Water Main Break creates Unwanted Geyser near MART Building on Main Street in Gardner
On the morning of July 17, 2023, DPW crews were handed a challenge as a water main broke near the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority building on Main Street. Water is off while repairs are being made potentially affecting nearby restaurants as well as other nearby businesses. Timeline for restoration of service is unknown.
Gardner City Hall posted, “Crews are responding to a significant water main break at the MART Bus Depot. Traffic in the area may be interrupted during repairs and water service will be shut off in the area while repairs are made.”
The City of Gardner has been making as many proactive replacements to water lines as possible since being hit with a number of water main breaks about a year ago. The problem: When aging water lines are repaired, the increase in pressure often causes additional water main breaks in pipes near the original break, creating a cascade effect.