Repairs underway after water main bursts around Shepperton Way
Customers who have been impacted are being supported, says Thames Water
A burst water main disrupted water supply for some properties in Swindon, where Thames Water is working on repairs.
The burst occurred on Thursday, 1st October, impacting the area around Shepperton Way.
Thames Water acted swiftly as water was rerouted to minimise interruptions to service.
Customer representatives and loss adjustors have been dispatched to assist those affected.
Shepperton Way will undergo repair work and road restoration, which is anticipated to take several days.
The traffic permit for Shepperton Way is valid until 5th October, allowing time for repairs.
Thames Water expressed its gratitude for the community's patience during the process.
Thames Water said: “We are sorry customers were affected by a burst water main in Swindon yesterday. Our team is working to repair the burst, clean up the area and reinstate the road as quickly as possible."
"Following the burst we rerouted water around our network to reduce the impact on customers. We also have customer representatives and a loss adjustor who are supporting customers."
“The repair and reinstating Shepperton Way are likely to take several days and we appreciate the patience of the community while we complete this work.”