Londo Lakes Neighbors and Friends, 2/7/18
Happy February! I have some information about the Natural Gas Project, gained through my recent
conversation with David Stanton of DTE.
DTE is planning to start main pipeline in late spring, and plan to have natural gas available to hook
up to all homes along the pipeline by late summer. The pipeline will be running West on Curtis road
(from the T at Putman and Curtis road) to and around Londo Lakes. They are planning to run pipeline
down all streets as long as there is interest.
DTE will be sending out a notification letter and applications to everyone around the end of March.
They have kept all the returned surveys from 2016-2017, the mailing list used for that survey and any
updates they have received. They then plan to hold a informational meeting to answer any questions
anyone may have, with past projects that meeting has been held @ the township hall or local school.
I asked David if the cost per home was the same as they originally estimated ($3500 per home) he
said the project was out for bid so they do not have a final figure but he believes it could be less.
Most everything else remains the same. $300 is due with a application, which covers the cost of a
meter and pipeline to your home up to 400 feet. No further funds are due until your home is hooked
up to natural gas and you receive your first gas bill. On that bill you will be able to elect a payment
plan for 10 years which can be payed off at any time or to pay in full.
You can get natural gas run to a back building or garage across the street. DTE will run a branch if
they know about it in advance. This will require a seperate meter and fee of $300 for up to 400 ft. of
pipeline to the building, but will not require a additional $3500. Any additional footage over 400 feet
will be subject to a per foot charge. If this is of interest to you, you should note it on your application.
They will run pipeline in road right of ways and will take care of any necessary surveys and permits.
DTE uses a 2 crew system to install. One to put in the main pipeline and the second to run to homes.
They bring gas with them, meaning after a designated area of pipeline is completed it is pressure
tested and inspected, they can then run pipeline to homes of interest in that section and begin
hooking up homes in that section.(as the main pipeline is completed on your street you may be able
to hook up to natural gas, not having to wait until the entire project is finished.) DTE can not do a
final connection to your home as long as you are burning propane. Please keep this in mind
when you are evaluating your spring- summer propane needs. DTE experienced sales associates
will come to your home to evaluate what needs to be done, where the meter can go and address
personal concerns you may have before installation. Any piping or alterations needed in the home
beyond the meter are the homeowners responsibility.
A concern I have is that some people will receive the DTE letter and consider it junk mail without
opening it, Please give your friends and neighbors the heads up to look for it the end of March. My
mailing list is limited to only reaching those that have signed up on my link (About 80 persons from
both Londo Lakes and the pipeline run) so I am again posting my sign up for updates link below.
Please feel free to forward this to any new neighbors or friends that may want my updates. My goal
continues to be to get the correct information to the people so that they can make the best decision
that is right for their family. I do mail out updates ‘ BCC’ to respect everyone’s email privacy. As I
receive further information, I will keep you updated.
Thank you for your time, again, if you have questions let me know.
Sue
Follow the link or scan the QR code
to be directed to a short survey. 
(To sign up for Natural Gas Project Updates)
http://bit.do/LondoLakeContactForm
