Meadowhall: Restaurants re-open under emergency plan after water main burst, but repair work continues
Meadowhall restaurants which had been closed by a burst water main have re-opened, after emergency measures were taken by Yorkshire Water.
Meadowhall announced that 11 venues in and around its Oasis food court had to close yesterday, after the burst just outside the centre.
However, they have now been able to re-open, with huge tankers having been brought in to provide water as a stop-gap measure while repair work continues.
Meadowhall said in a statement this morning: “We’re pleased to say our restaurants and retailers are now operational.
“Thanks to the swift work of Yorkshire Water, the Oasis is now fully open and serving up your favourites once again!
“A big thank you for your patience and understanding while this was resolved. For any queries, please contact your required restaurant or retailer directly.”
Yorkshire Water said engineers had been working through the night to deal with the problem.
The firm told The Star in a statement: “We have been working through the night at Meadowhall to repair a 10-inch water main burst and provide temporary water supplies to the site via tankers.
“Five tankers are on site to restore supplies as quickly as possible, while the repair is carried out.”
No properties outside Meadowhall have been affected by the burst.
Due to the location of the burst, under reinforced concrete, Yorkshire Water say they expect it to be a more complex repair than usual.
“We will be working closely with Meadowhall while the work is ongoing,” the firm added.
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It is the latest high profile burst to be reported in Sheffield in recent weeks.
A burst water main on Cumberland Street, near The Moor, caused disruption late last month, with the road closed for several days while workmen carried out the necessary repairs.
The Cumberland Street leak also had a knock-on effect which caused other bursts due to water pressure changes, leaving some homes without water for a period of time.