Burst water main on Railway Parade, Bassendean

Water Corporation crews repairing the burst water main on Railway Parade, Bassendean (25 August)

Water Corporation has today (25 August) completed repairs to the damaged water main on Railway Parade, Bassendean. Crews are currently backfilling the excavation, which will take some time, and work to reopen Railway Parade between Lord Street and Fifth Avenue will continue over the weekend. Permanent reinstatement of the road will occur in the coming weeks.

The shared cycle path (Principal Shared Path) along Railway Parade is open.

We thank the community for their patience while we complete these emergency repairs and reinstatement.

24 AUG 2023, AWST 12:00 | INCIDENT UPDATE

Repair work to the burst water main on Railway Parade, Bassendean (24 August)

Water Corporation crews attended a burst water main on Railway Parade, Bassendean, this morning (24 August). Repairs will commence once the area has been made safe but it may take a few days before the affected section of Railway Parade can reopen.

There are currently around 20 customers without water in the immediate area of Railway Parade but we anticipate restoring supply later this afternoon (24 August). Some customers may experience temporary discoloured water as the supply is redirected, however, any sediment is harmless and the water is safe to use.

Travel update:

• Lord Street, Bassendean, remains open in both directions.
• Small section of Railway Parade is closed to traffic between Lord Street and Fifth Avenue. Users should seek an alternative route. 
• The shared cycle path (Principal Shared Path) is also temporarily closed at Railway Parade with cyclists diverted across Lord Street but is expected to reopen tomorrow (25 August).
• Train services on the Midland line are back to normal operation.

Water Corporation sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and disruption caused to the community and commuters this morning.

Burst water main on Railway Parade, Bassendean (24 August)