Burst water main on Colombo Street

18 September 1979

View down onto the intersection between Colombo Street and Tuam Street following a burst water main which sent water shooting skywards, higher than some surrounding buildings.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Source: Christchurch Star Archive

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Burst water main on Colombo Street

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