Update No.6
The water main failure affecting Seddon and rural Awatere has been repaired. The issue was caused by a single failure of the water main on Marama Road near Seddon.
Council staff and contractors completed the repair last night and things are back to normal on the network.
Marlborough Waters Establishment Chief Executive Richard Coningham said water had been returned to the system carefully to protect the network.
“We’re pleased the damaged main has now been repaired and the water supply is back on for Seddon and rural Awatere,” Mr Coningham said.
“Water was introduced slowly and in a controlled way to reduce the risk of pressure-related issues that can occur when a network is refilled too quickly.”
Water storage levels have been restocked. Council trucked water into the area until 9.30pm last night to maintain supplies and replenish the storage tanks.
Mr Coningham thanked residents for reducing their water use during the disruption.
“The community’s response has made a real difference. Conserving water helped us manage the available supply while crews worked to identify and repair the problem.”
Residents on the rural Awatere supply should continue to follow the existing boil water notice. The precautionary boil water notice for Seddon has been lifted.
