A burst water main earlier today caused significant disruption, prompting a coordinated response from Scottish Water,Renfrewshire Council,Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue. A source has confirmed that all relevant parties were actively involved in the response tonight after an emergency multiagency meeting was held. However, questions must be raised regarding the time taken to resolve the situation by Scottish Water.
The water main, which burst at around 3 PM, led to major flooding in the area. Residents of Stockholm Crescent bore the brunt of the incident tonight,with the street submerged and emergency teams deploying high-volume pumps to manage the floodwater. It wasn’t until just after 7 PM—four hours after the initial burst—that Scottish water was successfully turned off at the valve.
This delay has sparked concerns about the efficiency of the response. Residents are questioning Scottish Waters handling of the situation, with many asking why it took four hours to isolate the water main and mitigate further damage.
The scene tonight is reminiscent of events nearly 30 years ago when a worse flooding incident occurred in the same area. While emergency crews worked tirelessly to prevent further escalation, the prolonged response time raises important questions about infrastructure preparedness and crisis management.
Scottish fire and rescue brought in pumps from Renfrew, Pollock, Barrhead and this evening pumps from Knightswood are also on scene, showing the resources that have had to be pulled together to tackle the situation to help in preventing damage to properties and households.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on further developments and any statements from Scottish Water or other agencies involved.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to follow this story.
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