Aquatera responding to water main break, Avondale School closed as a result

Residents in the Avondale area of Grande Prairie are being advised of a water main break at the intersection of 102nd Street and 108th Avenue.

According to Aquatera, residents in the area could experience low water pressure as a result.

The City of Grande Prairie has confirmed the eastbound lane on 108th Avenue has been fully closed, meaning north and southbound traffic on 102nd Street will be unable to turn onto 108th Avenue.

The Aquatera outage map indicates the break occurred at around 7:00 a.m. today and is expected to be fixed by 5:00 p.m. this evening.

Parents of Avondale School students are also advised that the school is closed today due to the break and are asked to keep their children home.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.

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