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GAIL GAS Update log

09/Dec/2025: Flushing activity.

The existing underground pipeline is filled with mud, being installed in 2018. This is being flushed and challenges are being faced by the new GAIL team, due to varying pipe diameter, as per designed by GAIL in 2018. 

The Sugruha volunteer working group team Infrastructure experts (Shri Pavithran & Shri S K Chatterjee) along with JLL also requested GAIL to bring in electrical scanner by the Sugruha working group to ensure no damage to electrical lines.

Softer areas such as mud are being prioritised to be dug to avoid digging tarred areas. It has been requested of GAIL to bring back the quality of the surface (Road/concrete) post the activity is complete

The landscaping team is alerted to transplant any plants as per the landscaping working group.

06/Dec/2025: Internal underground pipe roadblock near C Cluster leading to B & D

Internal South City Pipeline: In 2018, while laying the underground pipe the mole machine used by GAIL Gas had hit a electrical line causing an electrical outage which was subsequently fixed

Internal South City Pipeline: In 2018, while laying the underground pipe, the mole machine used by GAIL Gas hit an underground electrical line, causing an electrical outage which was subsequently fixed.

GAIL team has been asked to work on a safe passage and provide an undertaking that any damage to electrical work will be borne by GAIL Gas.

This undertaking requires approval from GAIL Gas management; once received, JLL will process it. Work on this section is expected to resume towards the end of the coming week.

External Pipeline to South City:
The GAIL GAS external pipeline is complete. Safety checks and audits are in progress by GAIL, expected to continue until the end of December.

 External Pipeline to South City: 

The GAIL GAS external pipeline is complete this. Safety checks and audits in progress by GAIL - expected to run till end of December. 

30/Nov/2025: Underground South City:

Internal pipeline:GAIL HDPE pipe jointing work completed at Gate 2 and in-front of the club house today. GAIL milestone installed at gate 1. 

Optimising underground pipelines being worked on by GAIL in working with JLL, to avoid the electrical lines near B3/Gate3.  

Work will be performed over the next few days near each building to connect underground pipes to vertical pipeline of each building, which will require digging up the road at specific points. This is being kept to a minimum

GAIL has mentioned that after completing work that they will restore the same with PCC, after getting testing & commissioing is work completed

21/Nov/2025: GAIL Gas proceeds  !

JLL met with Gail Today with an update

- Existing pipeline review complete

- Cleaning/Testing of internal underground pipelines expected to start 30/Nov

- Connection of buildings to underground pipelines to start in first week of December, B1/B2/B3 block pipeline being optimised, GAIL has found a solution to use a shorter path rerouting the pipeline installed on the building. The pipeline from B3 will be taken B1 to the underground pipeline

- Audit team expected second week of December to check for any leaks, minor leaks will require pipe replacement. They are being extremely careful.

- GAIL Gas External pipe line team lead (for underground and building pipeline)visited South City today, met JLL

Any queries that residents have may log their queries through Sugruha GAIL GAS Query form. Queries logged in here will be taken up with GAIL representatives and the FAQ on this site will be updated

25/Nov/2025: GAIL Gas proceeds  !

JLL met with Gail Today to plan the next steps

From Sugruha Working Group for GAIL Gas coordination: Smaran Mudbidri (Sugruha Working Group Convener for GAIL Gas Coordination), Shri Pavithran (Board member and initiator of this facility in 2018), Shri SK Chatterjee. Nagendra PM from JLL.

1. Gas Supply and Assessment:
   The first step involves ensuring the supply of GAS to South City, the pipeline work is completed. Standard procedures are being carried out including identification of tap points and other technicalities

   An assessment of the existing internal underground pipeline network is being carried out to evaluate its condition, This assessment is being executed in parallel and will be completed before 30th November 2025 which will provide the next steps.

2. Safety Systems:
   Every building in South City will be equipped with a safety cut-off system to ensure secure and controlled gas distribution.
   Curb/Milestones will be installed by GAIL Gas 

3. Maintenance Perspective:
   JLL requested for a central meter to monitor pressure for proactive issue resolution, however, we were given to understand that there is no such meter in their installation standards. 

4. Meter Installation :
   A total of 27 new meters have been installed in the A1 and A2 blocks. Installation for the remaining applicants will continue as per schedule. GAIL team will work through out the day to provide the service to residents as soon as possible due to increased pressure from the residents to complete the long pending work asap.

5. Pipeline Installation, Cleaning and Testing:
   Installation of any missing links, Cleaning and flushing of underground and internal pipelines, followed by pressure testing, are planned as part of system readiness activities.

6. Pending Works and Coordination:
   Pending meter installations and internal apartment-level piping connections will be scheduled systematically. A dedicated camp is being planned in the first week of December 2025 to streamline all remaining meter installations and internal connection work

20/Nov/2025: GAIL Gas is around the finally corner!

 As per updates received from GAIL Gas, we are pleased to share that the GAIL Gas Connectivity to South City is in its final stages.

The pipeline work across the Nala has been completed.

Final activities are underway near Gate 1, including the pipe cleaning and pressure testing.

These are expected to conclude shortly, following this,  standard safety procedures are scheduled for early next week.

Gas supply is projected to reach the South City gates by 30 November 2025, with subscriber connectivity targeted for completion by the New Year.  

We have requested GAIL Gas that the spots are fixed back and mud etc to be cleared.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we move closer to receiving piped gas access to our community.

Cleaning/ Pressure testing nozzel 

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02/Nov/2025: Machine has arrived in Bengaluru,  completing work at Whitefield enroute to our area

25/Oct/2025: Pipeline work upto Nayara petrol pump and there on to South City is complete. There is a technical challenge crossing a small bridge stretch of 90 meters awaiting specialized equipment, expected to take till mid November 2025 to resolve

A camp will be planned by GAIL Gas marketing team at the club house around that time to sync up with residents on deposits paid, meters installed/ not installed, internal work and similar matter. This is as per the earlier update .

-09/Oct/2025:  Followed up with GAIL on the pipelines laying outside for 1+ KM to confirm if this work is pending / is it excess pipe. This would help gain an understanding of the time it is expected to take. Also requested that though we are all eagerly waiting for GAIL Gas, that safety and procedure not be compromised. Also understand that Ex-Corporator M Jayaram and MLA Shri M Krishnappa  have been following up, on a regular basis, with GAIL to ensure any impedements are cleared up and have requested prioritizing South City. 

- 08/Oct/2025: The escalation to the MP and GAIL Gas seems to have resulted in expediting work over the past 1 week by deploying additional staff working in shifts around the clock and over public holidays to cover the overall length of the pipeline. The pipeline can be seen installed up to Nayara petrol pump with GAIL Stones along the road sides on the Brigade Millenium road.

GAIL has reported to have completed the pipe laying work from Nayara petrol pump upto South City barring a 90 meter gap near a Nala / bridge at  Naraya Petrol Pump, where they faced some local challenges, which they have overcome,  and also with BESCOM as they are identifying electric wire paths - requiring them to proceed with caution. This work involved takes only 7 to 8 days, however given the complexity, its subject to obstacles they may face. They realistically expect to complete the pipe work before the 19th of October 2025. 

I have requested the GAIL senior member today to request inspecting flats having pending meter / internal pipe installation work and necessary work be planned with the resident. Earlier, GAIL was apprehensive where they had to drill through expensive interiors as this is not in their scope and they cannot take responsibility for damages. This has to be worked between the resident and the GAIL team.  Therefore during inspection the GAIL team/official may request drilling / other arrangements to be done by the resident in working with resident's vendors should they see an issue undertaking this work. This is purely a decision to be taken by the resident SCMC/Sugruha has no advise/suggestions/responsibility in this regard.

Also, given that the pipeline pieces are still seen near the Mini Forest Road and the South City - Balaji Service Station road, that an inspection be made to confirm that the pipeline is installed, complete and ready barring the 90 meters pending stretch. It could be that this is excess pipe and due to debris, garbage dumping and cars being parked, I could not make out if mole trenches are present. I am given to understand that an inspection is planned shortly. Should there be any updates, this page will be updated post the inspection over the next couple of days.

Photos of the pipes in the locations mentioned above(are these excess of installed pipes, or awaiting installation) 

There is also a 300 meter internal stretch for B-Blocks that requires manual digging owing to electrical lines and they will proceed with caution with this stretch. This was brought up in my tele-meeting with GAIL today.

This will be done in 2 phases,  for early applicants: Phase 1, who already have the meter installed.  Phase 2: those who have applied, have received a BP number but don't have meters/internal pipelines installed.  Both these phases are expected to close before Dec'25/ Jan 2026. If the activity moves without many impediments, we may even see GAS reaching South City around late November 2025. 

SCOPE of Sugruha: Sugruha has been coordinating, following up to push GAIL Gas connectivity; and has already introduced the GAIL team to SCMC  & JLL back in June 25, in order to progress technical work inside our Apartment Complex. Sugruha will endeavor to support this as and when requested by JLL/SCMC/GAIL/Residents.

Request residents to be patient and await further information. The process of laying and final connection to households are completely being managed by GAIL.  timelines are indicative, GAIL is working with multiple govt agencies,  impediments could come up and get resolved quickly or could take time. SUGRUHA has been coordinating and facilitating with all agencies involved to expedite the process as much as can be done. Thanks for your understanding. 

- 04/Oct/2025:  Update from GAIL Gas representative: 

1. External Pipeline laying activity from RBI/Gaurav Nagar to South City: The previous external piping contractor was replaced, The new vendor has being appointed and should start work approx by 5th of October 2025, expected to take about a month leading to a date of mid of November 2025. The  pipeline digging will start from Gaurav Nagar (near Elita) via mini forest,  Balaji service station road to Southcity. 

2. Safe digging: Some of the areas where BESCOM underground lines are expected to exist, will require manual digging to avoid short circuit as faced earlier in July. 

3. The internal pressure test in all building was performed early September 2025. 

4. Pending meter installation and internal work: will be resumed once the gas pipeline (point1) reaches South city, expected mid Jan 2026

I made a humble request was made during a Bhoomi Pooja, where the MP and GAIL officials were present, near Konankunte, on 28th August 2025, that work be expedited while ensuring safety and standard procedure is followed. 

Continuous followup on a daily basis is in progress 

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GAIL Application list 2018 This list was found on South City Google groups, this has been masked and uploaded to help residents to search by their apartment number to see if they see if their apartment is logged for processing. GAIL is processing the forms received during the camp on 30/Jun & 1/Jul'25 and this is not reflected in this sheet