RESIDENTS evacuated from flats in the Springfield area were able to return to their homes on Thursday after a gas leak was located and repaired.
Islanders from 21 flats in Le Geyt Estate were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a gas leak.
Hotels were provided for those with nowhere else to stay.
In an update issued on Thursday morning, Island Energy confirmed that the mains gas leak in the road close to the Le Geyt flats had been located and repaired.
There were zero gas readings in any of the properties, and the emergency services have been stood down.
Island Energy has confirmed with emergency services that the flats are safe to reoccupy, and Andium Homes has informed residents that they are now able to go home.
A statement from government said: “Due to the excavations by gas engineers, Le Geyt road is currently blocked to through traffic.
“Traffic management in place to ensure residents of the Le Geyt estate are able to exit via the St Saviour’s Road entrance.
“Island Energy has confirmed that there will be some continued monitoring of gas levels over the next couple of days in the area, but this is just a precautionary action and forms part of the normal procedures following a gas leak repair.
“We would like to thank the States of Jersey Police and Honorary Police officers who remained on scene to ensure security of the homes while they were ventilated.
“Once again, we would like to thank those residents affected for their patience and cooperation.”
