Wellington CBD burst water pipe update

From Nine To Noon, 10:06 am on 26 January 2021

Water restrictions remain in place in Central Wellington this morning following a waste water pipe bursting yesterday. The pipe burst at the intersection of Victoria and Mercer Streets.

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Photo: Wellington Water

Those roads are now closed, and no traffic will be able to turn onto Harris street from Jervois Quay.

Residents and businesses in the area are asked to keep their water usage to a minimum. Kathryn talks with Wellington Water Chief Executive,Colin Crampton.

Orange circle indicate where the pipe has burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street and the purple dot indicates the identified point of discharge to the harbour.

Orange circle indicate where the pipe has burst at the intersection of Victoria Street and Mercer Street and the purple dot indicates the identified point of discharge to the harbour. Photo: Facebook / Wellington Water