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Pipe burst, pavement closed on Brandon Street, Wellington

11:50 am today
Pipe burst on Brandon Street, Wellington.

Pipe that burst on Brandon Street, Wellington. Photo: RNZ/Jazlyn Whales

A burst pipe has left a pool of dirty silty water on a central Wellington footpath.

Wellington Water said crews were investigating what caused the problem on Brandon Street - which had closed a pavement section.

It said it was not sewage water.

The city had ongoing problems with its water infrastructure.

Pipe burst on Brandon Street, Wellington.

Wellington Water said the burst pipe was not leaking sewage water. Photo: RNZ/Jazlyn Whales

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