Wellington High School closes after Cuba Street water pipe bursts

Wellington High School closed early today. Photo / RNZ

By RNZ

Wellington High School has been forced to close today after a burst pipe cut its water supply.

Wellington Water posted on Facebook that a pipe on Cuba St burst about 10.20am, and the water was turned off while it was being fixed.

Just after 1pm, it said the repair was complete and the water was running again.

But a notice on Wellington High School’s website said it had sent its students home earlier.

“The decision has been taken to close the school as Wellington Water has advised that the problem will not be resolved for a few hours,” it said.

“Students have been notified and are making their way home.

“At this stage, any students taking NCEA exams this afternoon are not affected.”

– RNZ