Five Country Fire Authority units responded to reports of a gas leak in Narre Warren South around 11:15am on Saturday, 24 May, with stretches of The Esplanade and Berwick Springs Promenade closed off.
Units from Narre Warren and Berwick were present, as well as Victoria Police for traffic control.
The incident was deemed under control at 12:59pm, and safe at 4:34pm, with the incident handed over to the relevant gas company that was also present.
CFA crews discovered that a gas main was pierced by an excavator, with the surrounding area cleared of people.
Crews then conducted atmospheric monitoring while the gas company performed maintenance.
A community advice was issued to the community, with Vic Emergency stating that there was no direct threat to the community.
