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Adelaide CBD faces power outages after water main floods substation

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Ongoing story
  • A burst water main flooded an electrical substation in Adelaide's CBD, causing widespread power outages.
  • Businesses were unable to open due to the disruption.
  • SA Water crews are working on repairs, with traffic restrictions in place.

Adelaide's central business district experienced significant disruptions Friday morning after a burst water main flooded an electrical substation, leading to power outages. The incident prevented numerous businesses from opening their doors.

The incident was reported during the early hours of this morning, with a field technician arriving on site at approximately 2am to begin turning the water off.

— SA Water spokespersonDescribing the timeline of the incident and initial response.

SA Water crews were dispatched to the site on Grenfell Street early Friday to address the water main break. Traffic restrictions were implemented on the street, with the northbound left bus lane closed between Gawler Place and Twin Street. "The incident was reported during the early hours of this morning, with a field technician arriving on site at approximately 2am to begin turning the water off," an SA Water spokesperson stated.

The break has resulted in water entering several nearby properties and facilities, including some basements or underground areas.

— SA Water spokespersonDetailing the extent of the water damage.

The spokesperson added that the break caused water to enter several nearby properties and facilities, including basements. The flooding also impacted an SA Power Networks substation. "We are assisting SAPN to assess the damage and required repairs," the SA Water spokesperson said. "Our Customer Response team is also on site supporting impacted customers and property owners." Repair work was expected to continue throughout the day.

We are assisting SAPN to assess the damage and required repairs.

— SA Water spokespersonExplaining the collaboration with the power network.
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