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Columbia Gas Construction Projects Update

Columbia Gas Construction Projects Update

Columbia Gas is undertaking a series of major infrastructure upgrades in our community, with the initial phase beginning in the Spring of 2025. These upgrades include:

  • The replacement of old high pressure gas lines with new, federally mandated 12-inch, 16-inch, and 20-inch diameter steel pipes with safety features. These pipes are designed to service a large geographic area that extends beyond Upper Arlington’s borders.
  • The route for the first phase enters UA at the easternmost point of Zollinger Road (from OSU’s west campus), heading south on North Star Road, west on Ridgeview Road, south on Brandon Road, then west on Northam Road to Northwest Boulevard.
  • Two proposed above ground utility stations, including replacement of an existing station on Brandon Road, and the construction of a new utility station on Ridgeview Road.

Columbia Gas has relayed to the City its ongoing commitment to proactively engage with residents in the affected areas, through mailed updates and public meetings in advance of work, office hours, and regular updates once each project begins.

 

June/July 2025 Update

Board of Zoning & Planning to Review a Conditional Use Application for Utility Station at 1336 Ridgeview Road

Columbia Gas has submitted a conditional use application to the City for the construction of a new gas regulator (utility) station at 1336 Ridgeview Road. This application is scheduled for review by the Board of Planning & Zoning, per the following schedule:

  • Work Session – 6 pm, Wednesday, July 2
  • Board of Zoning & Planning Hearing – 6 pm, Wednesday, July 16

Both meetings will be held at the Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. Public testimony is not typically taken at Work Sessions, but residents will be able to share their thoughts at the July 16 Hearing. If you have any questions or comments, please send them to [email protected].

 View the application documents:

 

  

PROJECT HISTORY

Below is a summary of past updates to the community:

Public Forum on Proposed Designs for Above-Ground Utility Stations
On February 24, 2025, Columbia Gas held a meeting to present and seek community input on its proposed renderings for the above ground utility stations on Brandon Road and Ridgeview Road.

Presentation to City Council
View the Meeting Video
On January 27, 2025, Columbia Gas representatives presented an overview of the planned infrastructure upgrades to Upper Arlington City Council.

 

THE CITY’S ROLE:

  • As the provider of a critical energy utility, Columbia Gas has the right to access, upgrade and install the necessary supporting infrastructure in any community within its service area.
  • When major utility infrastructure projects are proposed or pending for our community, the City of Upper Arlington’s Public Service team works closely with the provider to minimize impacts on the surrounding neighborhoods, including impacts to traffic and parking, and to make sure the community is kept informed.
  • The City also considers how the proposed/pending utility work fits in with any planned City-led infrastructure improvements, such as street reconstruction or new waterlines, and adjusts the timing of any projects to follow the utility work.
  • City Code limits the allowable hours of construction to 7:30 am-7 pm weekdays and Saturdays. This restriction may be waived by the City Manager upon request by the utility provider, if:
    • The extended work hours are in the best interest of the impacted neighborhood or community – i.e. it helps expedite the project;
    • The extended hours are necessary to complete a critical phase of work, such as a large concrete pour or other installation work.
  • Any proposed projects that have a potential impact on the above-ground built environment – such as service buildings and utility stations – must be reviewed by the City’s Board of Zoning and Planning (BZAP) for compliance with Conditional Use and Neighborhood Compatibility requirements. Conditional Use applications include formal notification of neighbors and provide opportunity for public comment.

Notice of Intervention Filing
Read the Filing: //dis.puc.state.oh.us/DocumentRecord.aspx?DocID=f61fc9ed-1f9b-48f6-88ec-e30bda35933e
In December, the City filed a Notice of Intervention with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB).

On December 7, 2024, the following email message from City Council was shared with residents who had contacted the City on this project:

We are reaching out to you because you recently contacted City Council with concerns about the proposed Columbia Gas pipeline replacement project. On behalf of Upper Arlington City Council:

City Council has heard from a number of residents regarding concerns about the proposed Columbia Gas pipeline replacement project. We want to assure you that your voices have been heard. After gaining an understanding of the process for intervention and the timeline set by the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB), the City Manager was directed to file the necessary documents to intervene in the proceedings (the filing is accessible online: //dis.puc.state.oh.us/ViewImage.aspx?CMID=A1001001A24L06B42006F02833).

Additionally, we are committed to providing a public forum where residents can share their feedback directly with Council. This item is tentatively scheduled for a future Council Meeting in January 2025.

We sincerely appreciate your patience as we navigated the necessary steps and look forward to hearing your comments at that time.

WHERE TO FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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