As this equipment requires more storage space, the roadway and sidewalk between 22 Elm St. and the corner of Elm and Erie streets has been added to the work site and will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic until the work is finished.

"This closure is a temporary necessity, and the roadway and sidewalk will reopen once the investigation work is completed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," officials stated in a release Saturday.

Demolition has recently concluded in downtown Wheatley and work is now beginning on the final phase of investigation to determine if there are any additional hazardous wells on the site.

The work schedule for this week is posted on the Let's Talk Chatham-Kent Wheatley Updates webpage, located at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/wheatley-updates

Fire and emergency response crews are connected to the project team and will respond if required according to the emergency response plan. Residents are reminded to call 911 immediately if they smell gas.

Last month marked the third anniversary of the gas explosion, which occurred Aug. 26, 2021. It was linked to toxic hydrogen sulphide gas seeping through the ground in the downtown area.

The blast destroyed two buildings, damaged others and injured 20 people in the community.

An update concerning Wheatley's revitalization, as well as the work of the recovery task force, is slated to come before council Monday night.