Moonbi watermain repaired, pressure will be low until pipes properly refill

A temporary watermain has been fixed to the bridge and Council is starting to refill pipes in Moonbi.

The process of refilling the pipes can take several hours due to the volume of the empty pipes and pumping water into them too quickly can compress the air in the pipes - causing them to burst.

Refilling the pipes will take all afternoon and into the evening, when the water comes back on the pressure will be low until the whole pipe network is full again late this evening.

The temporary watermain that has been installed has a slightly smaller diameter than the failed watermain, however, it will still provide enough water pressure to meet demand once all the pipes have been filled.

Council engineers are currently investigating permanent watermain replacement options.

EARLIER

Moonbi residents will have a dry morning, residents are without water after damaged was caused to the watermain into the village.

Tamworth Regional Council has advised that their workers are currently on site.

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A spokesperson for council said the watermain servicing Moonbi was severely damaged early on Thursday morning when the embankment on the river failed and caused damage to the watermain in the process.

The spokesperson said due to the level of damage it is expected that water will not be available until late on Thursday night.

More to come.

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