Around 12,000 properties affected by burst water main in Greenock

An estimated 12,000 properties have been affected by a burst water main near a primary school.

Scottish Water says it's working to restore normal supplies to customers in parts of the Greenock, Skelmorlie, Wemyss Bay and Gourock areas following a burst water main.

Scottish Water says it's engineers are on site and trying to isolate the damaged section of pipe before they can start repair work.

A spokesperson for Scottish Water said: "We estimate that about 12,000 properties across these areas are affected by the disruption to normal supply.

"Our operatives are now working to isolate the damaged section of water main, and we are arranging our repairs teams to attend to start repair work a soon as possible.

"We will work to restore normal supplies to affected customers as quickly as possible.

"We apologise for the inconvenience and thank them for their patience and understanding."

Affected residents who may need additional support can sign up as a priority services customer on Scottish Water's website.

Customers who have experienced flooding should contact 0800 0778 778, or get in touch through the company website.

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