Fencing installed around stairwell at Melbourne CBD station where ‘amorous’ couple damaged sprinkler, causing flooding
Fencing has been installed around an infamous stairwell at a Melbourne CBD train station after an “amourous” couple damaged a water pipe and flooded several platforms.
A man and woman accessed thea stairwell connecting the platforms at Melbourne Central Station and damaged a water pipe and sprinkler late on October 10.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The sprinkler caused “extensive flooding” to several platforms and both Melbourne Central and Flagstaff Railway stations had to be evacuated as a result.
It was initially believed the damaged water pipe was an act of vandalism however CCTV footage showed the couple were engaging in “amorous” relations at the time of the incident, Victoria’s Transport Minister Danny Pearson confirmed last week.
Fencing has now been installed around the stairwell and sprinkler to prevent a similar incident from reoccurring.
A photo of the new fence which surfaced online shows a gate with a padlock.
Last week a 30-year-old man from Ringwood and a 32-year-old woman from St Albans were arrested over the incident.
The man is expected to be charged with criminal damage, wilful damage, public nuisance and interference with a fire apparatus.
He was remanded in custody for unrelated matters.
The woman was released pending further inquiries.
Originally published on 7NEWS
