Glen Waverley homes threatened as water pipe erupts

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GLEN Waverley residents scrambled to save their homes from flooding today after a burst water pipe sent water shooting up to 50 metres in the sky.

The pipe, near the corner of Knights Drive and King Arthur Drive, is believed to carry water from the Maroondah or Sugarloaf dams and is causing major problems after bursting about 11.30am today.

Witnesses told radio 3AW that water was flowing into homes, and residents were being urged to move their cars from Knights Drive, where a metre of water was flowing down the street.

The water pipe was turned off about 12.20pm, as shocked passersby began posting images of the geyser on social networking sites.

Channel Nine helicopter pilot Ross Barker said the images were ‘‘absolutely incredible’’.

The jet of water can be seen over the roofs of homes nearby. Photo: @SebCostello3AW/Twitter

‘‘There is just water everywhere, coming down on the houses, both sides of the reserve there, a couple of cars going down the road three feet into the water,’’ he said.

A resident, Nicole, told radio 3AW that some houses were at threat of going under water.

‘‘Water is flowing into the houses on either side. There are lots of people here, there are a few plumbing guys here so I’m assuming they’re on the case trying to get it sorted. Yes, a lot of water up in the sky, it’s amazing.’’

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