2 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Venting system in place
Wheatley investigators prepared for gas release WHEATLEY — Officials on scene in Wheatley have completed preparations to safely vent gas in anticipation of another gas release. Based on history, a release is expected within the next few days. The pattern of a gas buildup and release has taken place between 38 and 47 days since gas was first discovered in the downtown area June 2. A flame may be visible to nearby residents
during the release. A second well was recently confirmed during excavation efforts and experts on site have been able to connect the well to a test separator. The test separator will divert any water from the well to a holding tank for safe disposal and send any gasses to a temporary venting stack with the capability to flare. The test separator will also allow for sampling and data recording during a gas re-
lease which will provide valuable data to the team. Petroleum inspectors from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF) have been on site to collect information. Fire and Emergency Service and security personnel will continue to be present at the site. According to the most recent media release on December 30, resident visits and building win-
terization will resume when it is appropriate to do so.
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This temporary venting stack sits near the explosion site in Wheatley awaiting the next gas release, which is expected to occur any time now. Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent
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LEAMINGTON – For the second year in a row, South Essex Community Council (SECC) has spread some holiday cheer to 49 refugee and newcomer families in need in the community. With 25 rolls of wrapping paper, eight youth volunteers, 105 hours of wrapping, 49 families supported, there was one common goal: to spread Christmas cheer to families in Leamington. Last year, Leamington United Mennonite Church reached out to SECC with a plan on how to spread some Christmas cheer. The SECC elves wrapped and delivered presents all around Leamington area just in time for the holidays.
“Seeing the smiles on the faces of the families when we drop off the presents make this so worth it,” said Laura Fanjoy, Program Leader for Settlement Services. “We are happy to make even the slightest impact on their holiday season.” It took generosity from several organizations to pull it off. Mucci Farms, the Hasan Group - REMAX, Bliss Wellness Studio, UMEI Christian High School, South Shore Rotary, SECC staff and volunteers, and several community members supported the project by donating gifts, grocery cards and money for the deserving families.
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