Spalding Faces Water Crisis as Third Main Bursts, Repairs Underway

Residents and businesses in Spalding are grappling with a significant water crisis as engineers work to address a third burst main in the area. Many have been without water for more than 24 hours due to ongoing issues affecting the water supply network. This latest incident occurred near the junction of St Thomas’ Road and Winsover Road, compounding the difficulties faced by the community.

Initial problems were reported in Haverfield Road and Winsover Road, but those issues have now been resolved, bringing some relief. Unfortunately, the emergence of a new burst main has left many customers frustrated as they await restoration of their service.

According to an Anglian Water spokesperson, the company aims to restore water supply by 20:00 (local time) today. The spokesperson acknowledged the ongoing challenges, stating, “We’re really sorry that some customers in Spalding are still seeing issues with their water supply. Our teams have repaired the burst mains which initially caused this, so some customers may have started to see their water supply restored, but we’ve now found another burst on the pipe. We’re working on site now to repair this third burst, and get everyone back on water as quickly as we can.”

Residents have been offered bottled water during the disruption, although many have expressed frustration over delays in delivery. The spokesperson reassured affected customers, explaining, “We are still delivering bottled water directly to affected customers’ homes today. Some customers have already received this, but if you’re in the affected area and haven’t had your delivery yet, it will be with you today.”

As engineers continue repairs on the third burst main, additional road closures are necessary to ensure safety. The spokesperson added, “In order to keep our teams and other road users safe while we work, we’ve closed St. Thomas’ Road at the junction with Winsover Road. This is in addition to existing closures on Winsover Road and Haverfield Road.”

Anglian Water has expressed gratitude to the community for their patience during this challenging time. The spokesperson concluded, “We’re really sorry again for the disruption we’ve caused to your week – thanks to our customers in Spalding for bearing with us while we get things back to normal.”

The situation underscores the pressing need for infrastructure improvements in the water supply network, as residents hope for swift resolutions to their ongoing challenges.