What’s happening?
- Water shutdown and road closure on Tasman Crescent [access for residents only].
When?
- 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September
Why?
- Essential maintenance work.
What do I do before the shutdown?
- Please consider storing water.
What do I do while the water is shut off?
- Please make sure all appliances that use water are turned off [washing machine, dishwasher, etc.].
- Hot water cylinders can be left ON.
- You can fill your bath before the shutdown or have buckets of water ready to refill your toilet cistern after flushing.
- Please leave taps turned off for the duration of the shutdown. Turning taps on will allow air into your water pipes.
- You may wish to have several bottles of water stored for drinking.
What to do after a water shutdown?
- If your property had no water during the shutdown period, follow these instructions to reduce the risk of any damage to the water pipes in your home.
- Turn taps on slowly to release any air from your pipes. Start with an outdoor tap and then work your way through the taps indoors.
- If the water has a milky appearance, this is due to air that has become trapped in the pipes. Let the water sit for a few minutes and the water should then become clear.