Streets, basements flooded after circa 1880 watermain breaks in Hamilton’s east end

A circa 1880 watermain broke early this morning in Hamilton’s east end and has flooded multiple streets and basements.

The affected area is on Dunn Avenue near Nikola Tesla Boulevard.

Hamilton police say that the flooding started around 2:30 a.m. and neighbours in the area tell CHCH that some basements are worse than others, one saying that their home also experienced flooding seven years ago.

Dave Alberton with the City of Hamilton says the pipe that broke was installed around 1880.

The water was turned off shortly after 7 a.m. and repairs are expected to begin this morning and last for 24 hours.

Home owners with flooding or water damage are requested to contact the City of Hamilton. Crews are in the affected neighbourhoods handing out informational brochures.

Police have closed Woodward Avenue and Eastport Drive off of the QEW due to the nearby flooded streets.