Watermain in Devonport bursts, leaving properties without water, delaying school start

A major water main breakage in Devonport, Auckland is affecting residents and school hours.

Watercare’s head of water Sharon Danks said the agency received reports of a major water main burst outside 23 Lake Rd, Devonport about 6.15am today.

A number of properties in surrounding suburbs are without water and Watercare is working to isolate the damaged pipe, Danks said.

Water tankers are heading to Devonport School and a Stanley Point daycare, and Watercare is investigating the cause of the water main burst, she said.