We have known for quite some time that the drains in Tenbury Wells are not up to standard. The minutes of the Town Council are littered with references to blocked drains.
Whilst there is some excuse why the drains in the 'historic' town centre may be inadequate due to their age and design, it is incredible to find that the drains in the more modern parts of Tenbury are probably also sub-standard.
During the flash flood earlier in the year, water poured down the High School Drive and from Dark Orchard and Wheeler Orchard to flood the houses opposite.
A recent investigation into the state of the drainage has revealed that no one knows where the drains are, how big they are, or where they go. No plans or maps exist!
Perhaps this is normal practice at MHDC or are the drains the responsibility of WCC?
I hear that the drains in this small area are to be investigated and recorded.
Showing posts with label Tenbury Wells Drains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tenbury Wells Drains. Show all posts
Thursday, 8 November 2007
Friday, 20 July 2007
Blocked Drains : 4
Surprise, Surprise,
Now that the town has been wrecked by a flash flood, the council cleaned our drains this morning at about 7.30 am.
Well they cleaned the sumps, but the connecting pipes still appear to be blocked.
Now that the town has been wrecked by a flash flood, the council cleaned our drains this morning at about 7.30 am.
Well they cleaned the sumps, but the connecting pipes still appear to be blocked.
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Blocked Drains : 3
Reported today on BBC website
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/6904501.stm
However a spokesman for Worcestershire County Council said the levels of rain in recent weeks had been unprecedented and impossible to predict.
He said: "Some of the water (on Tuesday) was raw sewage and Severn Trent are responsible for that, not the county council.
"Because of the floods three weeks ago all the drains in Tenbury were cleared then," he added.
Oh no they weren't!!!!!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/6904501.stm
However a spokesman for Worcestershire County Council said the levels of rain in recent weeks had been unprecedented and impossible to predict.
He said: "Some of the water (on Tuesday) was raw sewage and Severn Trent are responsible for that, not the county council.
"Because of the floods three weeks ago all the drains in Tenbury were cleared then," he added.
Oh no they weren't!!!!!!
Sunday, 15 July 2007
Blocked Drains : 2
Amazing this email stuff.
I only complained about the blocked drains 20 minutes ago and I have already got a reply from my local councillor.
Not bad for a sunday!
I only complained about the blocked drains 20 minutes ago and I have already got a reply from my local councillor.
Not bad for a sunday!
Blocked Drains
I've just walked my daughter to Sunday school, in what has become the regular weather this summer, heavy drizzle.
I was amazed that even this little rain was causing water to rush down the road in a stream over 18" wide. On further investigation I found that most of the drains are blocked. I wonder what would happen if it really rained hard?
I think this is one for our District Councillor.
I was amazed that even this little rain was causing water to rush down the road in a stream over 18" wide. On further investigation I found that most of the drains are blocked. I wonder what would happen if it really rained hard?
I think this is one for our District Councillor.
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