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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 16,000 customers in Central Kingston.
Employees maintain and operate:
- 264 kilometres of gas mains
- 232 kilometres of gas services
- 1,440 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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Utilities Kingston's ten-year asset management plan
June 29, 2022In accordance with O. Reg. 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, Utilities Kingston’s ten-year asset management plan is now available.
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Time-of-use prices off-peak Canada Day, and our holiday hours
June 23, 2022On Canada Day, Friday, July 1, customers on Time-of-Use electricity pricing will be charged off-peak prices for the electricity commodity portion of the bill. Our office is closed at noon beginning on Thursday, June 30 and will reopen Monday, July 4.
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2021 annual reports now available online
June 21, 2022We are pleased to share our 2021 online annual reports with the community. This annual report covers the final year of Jim Keech’s outstanding career as the President and CEO of Utilities Kingston, and acknowledges his 40 years of leadership, serving the organization and community.
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Pride Month: Everyone is welcome here at Utilities Kingston
June 16, 2022Today marks the beginning of Pride Month, and we're showing our support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome here at Utilities Kingston!
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Watering restrictions start June 15
June 14, 2022We want the community to be aware that seasonal watering restrictions are in effect from June 15 to Sept. 15. Residents and businesses with odd-numbered civic addresses may water on odd-numbered days, while evens may water on even-numbered days.
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