View Full Version : The Great Wellington St Flood 27/10/2006


sjquimby
27-10-2006, 12:18
Did anybody else see the *cough* massive torrents of water coming down wellington street on Thursday afternoon?

Looks like some contractors carrying out "essesntial work for the heart of the city development" hit an unmarked watermain and sent a huge fountain of water gushing out right across the street.

It was quite ammusing being sat in the dev cat watching people jumping over the streams which had formed down either side of the road as they tried not to get their feet wet.

What was even funnier though was the staff panic which took place when it looked like the water was going to start coming into the foyer.

Great afternoon entertainment

SJQ

Plain Talker
27-10-2006, 12:46
when was this? was this Thursday 26th, or Friday 27th?

Meaks
27-10-2006, 12:54
Must have been yesterday (26th).

Can't have been as mad as the Malin Bridge flood last year. :D

I like the rain. :)

feargal
27-10-2006, 13:00
Ah, I remember the Malin Flood. It was bad enough that folk at the top of the hill were fearing for their safety. :hihi:

mgdl
27-10-2006, 13:39
Ah, I remember the Malin Flood. It was bad enough that folk at the top of the hill were fearing for their safety. :hihi:

Well those of us at bottom of the hill had snorkels & flippers at the ready! :D