Water Gusher - mcyntire and ferguson

A 10 foot water gusher was caused by a valve explosion earlier today at the McIntyre and Ferguson intersection.

Water will be shut off while repairs are done for residents in the areas of; Ferguson Street – from Wyld to Worthington. McIntyre from half way down to Ferguson. Ferguson from McIntyre to Worthington. First from Ferguson to Wyld. and Wyld from Worthington to First.

Chair of Engineering and Works Tanya Vrebosch says there could be a couple of reasons for why it happened.

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She says it could be old infrastructure – which they are continually replacing. Vrebosch adds they aren’t sure if all the other construction in the area may have caused it.

Vrebosch says you should plan for an alternate route home as there are already a number of construction projects happening in that area.