Walton-le-Dale High School in Bamber Bridge closed after burst water pipe causes "knock on" effect throughout
A high school in Bamber Bridge is closed today due to a burst water pipe.
Walton-le-Dale High School on Brindle Road is fully shut due to the burst water pipe which has in turn caused damage throughout the secondary school.
The Lancashire County Council website for schools cites the “Breakdown of equipment, flood and safety” for shutting.
It read: “School shut due to burst water pipe which caused knock-on effect around school as unable to re-house students in other classrooms, the water has had to be turned off which has affected the heating, with additional flood water.”
Parents were informed via a school messaging system, the CEO of the trust was informed as was the Chair of Governors by the Headteacher.
Staff were informed and contractors notified who were currently en-route.
Bus services and other external agencies, such as Radio stations and LCC were also notified.
It is unknown if it will reopen tomorrow.