Burst Water Main Hits Ryde: Low Pressure and No Water Warnings
A burst water pipe on Ashey Road has left homes across Ryde struggling with low pressure or no water at all. Southern Water crews are racing against time to fix the damage after the pipe snapped early this morning (Sunday, May 20).
Emergency Repairs Underway on Ashey Road
The leak was spotted at dawn, prompting Southern Water to close Ashey Road. The closure is expected to last until Monday evening while engineers carry out urgent repairs. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Residents Left High and Dry
Many households in Ryde and nearby areas have been left without proper water flow. Southern Water admitted the disruption was frustrating and apologised for the inconvenience.
“This morning we’ve discovered a burst water pipe on Ashey Road, which may be causing water supplies to be off or at low pressure for some of our customers. We know how difficult it is to have no water, especially at this time of day, we’re sorry for the inconvenience this may be causing,” said a Southern Water spokesperson.
“We’d like to reassure our customers that we’re doing everything we can to get the water supplied back on as soon as we can.”
What You Need to Know
- Ashey Road remains closed until repairs finish, likely by Monday evening
- Expect low water pressure or no supply in Ryde and surrounding areas
- Southern Water crews working 24/7 to restore services
