Water Main Burst Creates 6-Meter Geyser in Tin Hau Construction Site
Bastillepost · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
An underground water main burst at a construction site on Ying Moon Street in Tin Hau on the morning of August 13, sending a column of water approximately 6 meters high into the air. The rupture flooded the roadway and disrupted water supply to nearby buildings on King's Road and Ying Moon Street. The Water Supplies Department has deployed a water tanker for affected residents while repair work continues.
Key Points
- The incident occurred around 10:00am on August 13 at a roadside construction site on Ying Moon Street near Boli Street in Tin Hau
- A 100-millimeter diameter water supply pipe burst, sending water gushing approximately 6 meters into the air and flooding the road
- The Water Supplies Department confirmed the burst was caused by damage from construction works at an adjacent private site
- The damaged pipe served water to addresses on King's Road (25-33) and Ying Moon Street (12-16); the valve has since been closed
- A water tanker has been arranged for affected users while repair crews work to restore normal supply
Why It Matters
This incident highlights the risk that construction activities pose to underground municipal infrastructure. Water supply disruptions affect not only residential households but also local businesses and daily routines. As Hong Kong continues urban development and redevelopment projects, coordination between construction operators and utility authorities becomes critical to prevent similar service interruptions and ensure public safety.
This incident highlights the risk that construction activities pose to underground municipal infrastructure. Water supply disruptions affect not only residential households but also local businesses and daily routines. As Hong Kong continues urban development and redevelopment projects, coordination between construction operators and utility authorities becomes critical to prevent similar service interruptions and ensure public safety.