Digger hits gas mains causing leak at Jack’s Point
Frankton and Queenstown Volunteer Fire Brigades both turned out to a gas leak near a residential area at Jack’s Point after the gas mains were hit by a digger trenching for cables in Cunningham Drive yesterday morning.
Fire and Emergency Otago Lakes Group assistant commander Nic McQuillan says the Frankton appliance remained on the scene from 9.15am until 10.30am covering the leak with water from two hoses until the gas company arrived and isolated the leak.
Frankton Brigade officer in charge Paul Halsted says those involved did the right thing, calling 111 straight away as there are real risks of fire and explosion with uncontrolled gas leaking.
Those in close proximity are also at risk of asphyxiation and losing consciousness.
“People carrying out any works should always check with the Queenstown Lakes District Council and other relevant authorities as they have services maps and can pinpoint the location of any underground services,” he says.
