Broken main was isolated

A broken water main on corner of Brickwharf Rd and North Burge Rd, Woy Woy, was isolated within 10 minutes of being reported on Monday morning, June 28, according to Gosford Council.

Council staff claimed they responded within 10 minutes of receiving a call at 11.25am, isolating the break.

"The break caused property damage to a residence and Council officers are working with the owner to establish the extent of the damage.

"Several houses in the area and the kitchen at the bowling club were without water.

"During May there were 54 reported interruptions to water supply which involved turning off the water to carry out repairs.

"The main break pattern is not significantly different to previous years even though we are experiencing an unusually dry period.

"Of these breaks, 52 of the 54 were repaired in under five hours with an average of homes being without water for 2.5 hours," they said.

Press release, June 28 Gosford Council