After explosion in Jaguaré, Sabesp suspends works that could interfere with the gas network

The Basic Sanitation Company of the State of São Paulo (Sabesp) decided to temporarily halt all works being carried out in streets and public spaces that could directly interfere with the public gas system networks. According to the company, initially the stoppage will be for a period of 15 days.

According to Sabesp, the measure expands the scope of the suspension, which was previously restricted to interventionss carried out using a non-destructive method.

“The decision has a preventive nature and seeks to reinforce operational safety, allowing the review of technical procedures, action protocols and operational flows applied in the works carried out by the company, in addition to the development of additional risk control and mitigation measures”, wrote Sabesp in a note.

A measure was announced after explosion in the Jaguaré neighborhood, in the west zone of São Paulo, which caused two deaths. Last Monday (11), Sabesp was carrying out works that affected a gas pipe. Hours later, there was an explosion that hit and damaged dozens of homes.

This morning (16), the São Paulo government reported that renovations had already begun in 45 of the propertiess that suffered minor damage due to the explosion. Another 16 properties were closed. The government also reported that 589 people were registered to receive emergency aid for immediate expenses.