Geoffrey Settle Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 It's a pity that Densham Ave has been hit by floods despite it occurring previously as reported on the front page of WWW. The floods occurred at the end of my road and the sandbags arrived at around 9am but a bit too late to stop Solway going under as the local brook rose once and spilled over into the close. Work needs to be done to counter such repeated flooding as it will no doubt become a regular occurrence for many year to come. I even had to help a lady in distress in Callands after she had been through the flood on Cromwell Ave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Apart from the damage and distress to families - the most worrying aspect was seeing local kids treating it like a trip to the seaside - splashing around in raw sewage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 This is a "National" issue requireing "national" solutions and funding, and an acceptance that we stop building in flood plains - so perhaps you need to get onto your MP Geoff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahl Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 at least the flooding has caused the anonymous crowd "responsible" for the brook to actually get out and start cleaning the brook. The last time they were cleaned was 1999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just WHO exactly, is responsible?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Just noticed Wahl's comment and Obs Question. The brook has just received its 'annual' scraping and the banks have been cleared of growth with water flowing freely. I think that UU are responsible for the maintenance and the NRA watch over and make sure that the rivers are looked after and clear of pollutants that companies/people try to dump in them from time to time. I've always found it a grey area when trying to get stuff done as you sometimes get passed from pillar to post between UU, WBC, & NRA and within a mile radius of each other in Warrington it shouldn't be that hard should it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Think you may find, that "responsibility" rests with the "riparian" land owner, be it the Council or a private property! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 So you knew the answer to your own question all the time - what a tease you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Just testing - old habits die hard - don't ask a question unless you know the answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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