A BURST water main caused traffic chaos in Patterson Lakes last week.
On 22 January, a large sink hole formed and water exploded into the air on McLeod Road, opposite the Cove Hotel.
On 23 January, South East Water confirmed that it had completed works on the site and had restored service to surrounding residents.
While the water was flowing, McLeod Road was closed in both directions at Snapper Point Drive with motorists directed to Thames Promenade to the north as an alternative between the Nepean Highway and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.
Chelsea SES attended the scene. In a statement it said “please try to avoid McLeod Road in Patterson Lakes where it appears a water main has burst, creating a large sink hole and a huge water spout that is flooding the road.
“Police are at the scene which is located directly opposite the Cove Hotel. There will be traffic disruptions for some time once the water company get the water turned off and the road repairs are started.”
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 28 January 2026