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Motherwell ‘Water Fountain’ Blamed on Vandals

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A massive water “fountain” was seen on Friday morning 25 February in NU29, Motherwell wasting thousands of litres of water. The Metro said that this was a direct result of vandalism since a valve was stolen. Here Mitchell reports from the Valve last night, 19 March 2022.

Can someone with a degree in Engineering please explain to use mere mortals how the ‘instruments of destruction’ in Mitchells hands could lift the heavy concrete block/seal on the valve?

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The Municipality said:

A temporary repair was made to the vandalized air valve.

Pressures at the pump stations have improved and the flows will improve as additional pumps are brought online.

Without any further disruptions, pressure in the system should start to improve in the low lying areas and improve in the higher areas in the morning.

The Municipality strongly condemns the vandalism of infrastructure. We urge residents to report acts of vandalism to 041 506 5500.

#SayNoToVandalism

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