The Hinds water supply will be shut down for two hours from 3pm on Tuesday 6 August for electrical work.

During the shutdown, council contractors will make repairs to the power supply to the Hinds water treatment plant.

Group Manager Infrastructure and Open Spaces Neil McCann said equipment monitoring power to the water treatment plant had indicated there was a problem.

“So we investigated and then arranged a short shutdown so repairs can be made. During the shutdown, the plant will not be treating and supplying water to any connections on the Hinds supply.

“We’ve notified Hinds School and residents so they can set aside some drinking water, or water to flush toilets. We’re sorry for the disruption, but it’s a necessary part of keeping the community water supply in good order.”

A water tanker will be parked on Isleworth Road for those needing to fill up water storage containers during the shutdown.