No water for parts of central Wellington after pipe bursts

Water has been restored to parts of central Wellington after a drinking water pipe burst.

The pipe burst on the intersection of Hunter St and Jervois Quay, and water was turned off fo several hours on both streets as well as Williston St, Harris St and Victoria St.

Wellington Water said it expected the work will impact traffic in the surrounding area.

“There are currently two northbound lanes open on Jervois Quay during peak hour traffic although this will reduce down to one lane from 9:00am this morning to allow our crews to work safely on site.”

The lanes will reopen from 3pm this afternoon but the intersection on Hunter Street leading onto Jervois Quay will remain closed today and tomorrow at least, until works are complete

Workers excavating the pipe on Jervois Quay. Photo / Mark Mitchell

It follows another incident earlier this morning in Porirua where a problem with the UV system caused them to shut down, resulting in partially treated wastewater being discharged into the scene at Rukatane Point.

“The discharge has now stopped, but we recommend recreational water users follow the advice of Land, Air, Water, Aotearoa (LAWA).”