Water main repairs drag on near two weeks in south-east London
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
Thames Water is continuing repairs to multiple damaged water mains in south-east London nearly two weeks after leaks first emerged.
Repairs to multiple damaged water mains in south-east London are continuing nearly two weeks after leaks first caused problems. Thames Water said teams are working extended hours around Sydenham Rise, Woodvale Road and Dulwich Common, describing the situation as 'complex'.
One water main opposite the Horniman Museum has already been repaired, while another damaged section on Sydenham Rise was found around 3.7 metres below ground. Additional valves need installing and street lights are being removed while repairs continue. A sinkhole on the footpath at Woodvale Road is being monitored, with investigations continuing at Dulwich Common to establish whether further repairs are needed.
The problems first emerged on 11 October, affecting the Dulwich area including Lordship Lane and London Road near the Horniman Museum. Customers in postcodes SE21, SE22 and SE23 were warned of potential low water pressure or supply interruptions. Thames Water said on 21 October that the repair programme could take a further two weeks to complete, though the timescale could change as excavation continues. Water tankers have been deployed to help maintain supplies.
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- Lampposts to be REMOVED in south-east London as water repairs drag onRepairs to multiple damaged water mains in south London are dragging on nearly two weeks after leaks first caused problems in the area.News Shopper · 23 Oct, 12:07
- Lampposts to be REMOVED in south-east London as water repairs drag onRepairs to multiple damaged water mains in south London are dragging on nearly two weeks after leaks first caused problems in the area.This Is Local London · 23 Oct, 12:07
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