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Burst main causes flooding in Swindon town centre

News imageSwindon Borough Council A very large pool of water covering part of Swindon town centre. Temporary barriers can be seen floating in the waterSwindon Borough Council
Engineers are now on the scene to repair the damage

A burst water main has flooded part of Swindon town centre.

The section of the future Bus Boulevard development and Fleming Way, in Swindon, is underwater.

The incident was caused by a failed connection between a new water main and existing infrastructure, Swindon Borough Council said.

Thames Water engineers are currently in the town centre pumping the water away.

The council said the flooding is "contained" within the construction site on Fleming Way and is not impacting Zurich, Tri-Centre, the Parade or any of the neighbouring buildings.

It added some premises are without water but all town centre roads are unaffected.

News imageTwo men wearing high visibility jackets looking over land that was previously flooded
Thames Water workers are on the scene to fix the issue
News imageSwindon Borough Council A large pool of water outside a H&M shop in Swindon town centreSwindon Borough Council
The council said the flooding is "contained"

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