Fernie residents had their water supply cut off on Monday after a contractor hit a water main, causing massive flooding.
The contractor was contracted by the City and digging on Ninth Avenue when he hit a 16 inch water main around 10:30 a.m.
“The contractor hit the water main causing localised flooding,” said Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services at the City of Fernie.
“It
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