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Elphinstone Bridge Pipeline Bursts, Flooding Roads
19 Apr
Summary
- Water pipeline burst during piling work at Elphinstone Bridge.
- Flooding occurred during peak water supply hours, causing inconvenience.
- Civic teams responded quickly to initiate urgent repair work.
A significant disruption occurred on Sunday evening when a 150 mm water pipeline burst near Elphinstone Bridge. The incident happened around 6:30 PM during ongoing foundation piling work. This rupture led to immediate waterlogging in the adjacent areas.
The burst pipeline impacted the daily water supply schedule, which typically runs from 4 PM to 7 PM. Residents experienced sudden flooding, making movement difficult. Civic authorities were promptly alerted and dispatched teams from the hydraulic engineer's department.
Repair operations were initiated with priority to restore the pipeline's functionality. Officials confirmed that the repairs were scheduled for completion before the next water supply cycle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the pipeline failure and subsequent flooding.
