The Water and Sewerage Authority, WASA, is  refuting claims that the collapse of the bridge located along Golden Grove Road, Arouca, was caused by a leaking pipeline.

“It should be noted that the 12 inch diameter pipeline in question, which ran along the outside of the bridge, ruptured following the failure of the bridge,” WASA said in a statement on Wednesday. 

It noted that the supply has since been isolated, affecting customers in the following areas:
-Maximum Security Prison
-Sunrise Park
-Millennium Park
-Lower & Upper Five Rivers

The Authority will be conducting temporary works at the site, in order to restore the supply to affected areas by 6:00 p.m. On Wednesday.

However, customers in the affected areas are further advised that their normal water supply schedule may be amended, while permanent repairs to the pipeline are conducted, in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport.

For further information or assistance, customers are asked to contact WASA’s Customer Call Centre toll free at 800-4420/4426.