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Utilities Kingston provides customer-focused and cost-effective multi-utility services in Kingston, Ontario, including safe and reliable gas distribution services to nearly 15,000 customers in Central Kingston.
Employees maintain and operate:
- 259 kilometres of gas mains
- 228 kilometres of gas services
- 1,403 mainline gas valves to regulate, direct, and control flows
- and nine gas pressure regulation stations
A reminder of another age
The image above shows the gas lamp on the west corner of Lower Union and King Street East. Gas street lighting just about ended with the 19th century, but one lamp remains and is maintained by Utilities Kingston.
Natural gas safety
Utilities Kingston puts safety first. Certified technicians help ensure public safety, while the goal that every employee goes home safely is upheld every day. While you’re visiting the website, check out related safety information for Call Before You Dig, sewer cross bores, gas leaks and odours, carbon monoxide, and appliance safety.
Recent news - gas
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Helping customers and offering assistance
March 20, 2020We at Utilities Kingston recognize that this is a difficult time for our community and are letting our customers know: we’re here to support you. If you are concerned about paying your bill, experiencing hardship, or have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, please call us to discuss extended bill payment options and financial assistance programs.
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How to access our services during COVID-19 pandemic
March 19, 2020To help contain the spread of COVID-19 in our community, access to our main office at 85 Lappan’s Lane is now restricted. Read some of the common reasons people visit in person, with instructions on what you can do instead.
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Utilities Kingston remains committed to reliable multi-utility services
March 18, 2020As Utilities Kingston suspends non-critical programs and services, the utility company reassures its customers: we will continue to provide the level of reliable water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity and broadband networking services that you expect from us.
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Non-critical programs and services suspended to protect health and safety
March 17, 2020To help protect the health and safety of employees, and ensure the reliability of critical utility services, Utilities Kingston is suspending non-critical programs and services, until further notice.
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An update to our customers on COVID-19
March 16, 2020We recognize this is a very uncertain and difficult time for our community and assure our customers: we are committed to the continued reliability of critical utility services.
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