Water supplies have been restored after a huge mains burst hit hundreds of homes and forced the closure of schools and a leisure centre.

Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands and Outwood Academy Adwick informed parents of the closures due to the burst on on Great North Road in Woodlands earlier today.

The leak also forced the closure of nearby Adwick Leisure Complex, with supplies in both the DN5 and DN6 postcode areas impacted.

In an update, Doncaster North MP Ed Miliband said: "I have been informed by Yorkshire Water that supplies have now been restored to residents and businesses in the Woodlands area, following a burst main earlier today.

Yorkshire Water says supplies have now been restored.

placeholder image — Yorkshire Water says supplies have now been restored.

“I am told that pressure may be low for some time and that water may remain cloudy, but that these issues should rectify themselves.

“I have expressed constituents’ concerns about the lack of communication and support from Yorkshire Water, especially to residents on the priority services register.

“If you are still without water, please contact Yorkshire Water by calling them on 0345 124 2424.

“If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call my office on 01302 875462 or email me at [email protected].”

Earlier, regarding the leisure centre closure, a spokesperson for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust (DCLT), said: “Due to a major water main that has burst this morning, Adwick Leisure Complex is currently without a water supply and, for the safety of our customer and staff, will be temporarily closed from 11.30am today (Thursday 27 November 2025).

“We are liaising with Yorkshire Water and will reopen the centre as soon as water is restored and it is safe to do so. Please visit the DCLT website and social media channels for the latest updates.”

Earlier, Yorkshire Water apologised for the inconvenience, impacting customers living in the DN6 postcode, and said it was working to restore supplies "as soon as possible".

"We're really sorry but customers may have low pressure or no water because of a burst water main," a spokesperson for the firm said.

"Once it's fixed, your water may be cloudy or discoloured - you can clear this by running your tap for a few minutes."