02-05-2023, 06:53 AM
Video and photos at: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore...02-1389585
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VIDEO: Ground pipe burst. Sewage water flooded newly renovated Yishun flat
02-05-2023, 06:57 AM
Google translated version of the above news report:
A spokesman for the Public Utilities Bureau confirmed in response to inquiries from Lianhe Zaobao that the authorities received a report of a burst water pipe at Block 401, Yishun Avenue 6 at around 1:20 pm on Monday, and immediately sent personnel to the scene for emergency repairs.
The water supply in some units was cut off for about two hours and did not return to normal until 4:30 pm.
The underground water pipe of a HDB flat on Yishun Avenue 6 burst, causing the entire HDB flat to be cut off for about three hours. The new furniture was completely soaked, and the floor was even more muddy after the water receded.
The spokesperson of the Public Utilities Bureau confirmed in response to the inquiries of the Lianhe Zaobao that the authorities received a report of a burst water pipe at Block 401, Yishun Avenue 6 at around 1:20 pm on Monday (May 1), and immediately sent personnel to the scene Carry out emergency repairs. The water supply in some units was cut off for about two hours and did not return to normal until 4:30 pm.
During the water cutoff, the authorities also arranged for water trucks to supply water to the affected residents. The spokesman said that the incident resulted in a ground floor unit being covered with muddy water, and the contractor and the Yishun Town Council also joined forces to clean up the owner afterward.
"We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the incident and have reached out to the homeowner to provide assistance." According to the video provided by readers of this newspaper, when the accident happened, a large amount of muddy muddy water continued to flow down the steps of the gate of the affected unit, and the sound of splashing water kept coming. The gate looked like a small waterfall at first glance.
The owner Laxin (52 years old, taxi driver) said in an interview that he bought the four-bedroom unit in November last year and spent 100,000 yuan on decoration and new furniture. (3rd) Officially moved to a new home.
"My wife and I went to clean up our new home today. When my wife heard the sound of running water at around 1 p.m., she thought it was raining. When I walked to the window, I found that the water pipe had burst. Just a few seconds later, the drain hole in the master room's toilet began to gush out. muddy water."
Before they could react, the drain holes in the kitchen and kitchen toilets also began gushing out a large amount of muddy water, which flowed from the living room door to the outside, Lahim said. "We informed the town council afterwards, and they sent someone to check on the house, but they said they had to wait for the public utilities to come to the scene before turning off the water supply."
After some tossing, the water source was finally turned off at 3 pm, and the muddy water flowed back and forth for about two hours before stopping. Several flats in the same block were also cut off from water due to maintenance work. The floor of Lahim's new home was left with a thick layer of mud after the water receded, and much of the new furniture was soaked.
The cleaning was completed around 7.15pm on Monday evening. Nee Soon GRC Councilor Ng Soon Hee, who is in charge of the affairs of the district, came home late to understand the situation. Afterwards, he posted on Facebook that he had communicated with the affected homeowners and would provide them with necessary assistance. "This is an unfortunate incident and a difficult time for the families affected. We are working closely with Utilities, the Town Council and residents and will provide an update in due course."
A spokesman for the Public Utilities Bureau confirmed in response to inquiries from Lianhe Zaobao that the authorities received a report of a burst water pipe at Block 401, Yishun Avenue 6 at around 1:20 pm on Monday, and immediately sent personnel to the scene for emergency repairs.
The water supply in some units was cut off for about two hours and did not return to normal until 4:30 pm.
The underground water pipe of a HDB flat on Yishun Avenue 6 burst, causing the entire HDB flat to be cut off for about three hours. The new furniture was completely soaked, and the floor was even more muddy after the water receded.
The spokesperson of the Public Utilities Bureau confirmed in response to the inquiries of the Lianhe Zaobao that the authorities received a report of a burst water pipe at Block 401, Yishun Avenue 6 at around 1:20 pm on Monday (May 1), and immediately sent personnel to the scene Carry out emergency repairs. The water supply in some units was cut off for about two hours and did not return to normal until 4:30 pm.
During the water cutoff, the authorities also arranged for water trucks to supply water to the affected residents. The spokesman said that the incident resulted in a ground floor unit being covered with muddy water, and the contractor and the Yishun Town Council also joined forces to clean up the owner afterward.
"We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the incident and have reached out to the homeowner to provide assistance." According to the video provided by readers of this newspaper, when the accident happened, a large amount of muddy muddy water continued to flow down the steps of the gate of the affected unit, and the sound of splashing water kept coming. The gate looked like a small waterfall at first glance.
The owner Laxin (52 years old, taxi driver) said in an interview that he bought the four-bedroom unit in November last year and spent 100,000 yuan on decoration and new furniture. (3rd) Officially moved to a new home.
"My wife and I went to clean up our new home today. When my wife heard the sound of running water at around 1 p.m., she thought it was raining. When I walked to the window, I found that the water pipe had burst. Just a few seconds later, the drain hole in the master room's toilet began to gush out. muddy water."
Before they could react, the drain holes in the kitchen and kitchen toilets also began gushing out a large amount of muddy water, which flowed from the living room door to the outside, Lahim said. "We informed the town council afterwards, and they sent someone to check on the house, but they said they had to wait for the public utilities to come to the scene before turning off the water supply."
After some tossing, the water source was finally turned off at 3 pm, and the muddy water flowed back and forth for about two hours before stopping. Several flats in the same block were also cut off from water due to maintenance work. The floor of Lahim's new home was left with a thick layer of mud after the water receded, and much of the new furniture was soaked.
The cleaning was completed around 7.15pm on Monday evening. Nee Soon GRC Councilor Ng Soon Hee, who is in charge of the affairs of the district, came home late to understand the situation. Afterwards, he posted on Facebook that he had communicated with the affected homeowners and would provide them with necessary assistance. "This is an unfortunate incident and a difficult time for the families affected. We are working closely with Utilities, the Town Council and residents and will provide an update in due course."
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