I'm delighted to report that phase 2 of the drainage work is now underway. Completion of phases 2 and 3 will give confidence to those residents of Westbrook Road and Crescent who suffered so drastically during the 2007 flood. Its a great pity that so much delay was caused to the project but luckily no-one, that I am aware of, has had floodwater into their houses since the catastrophic event (although some came pretty close on at least one occasion).
This work in the village is another major step along the way but we must not forget the works still required to complete improvements to the outfall to the River Ouse at Blacktoft.
None of this improvement would have happened without the Parish Council and the Gilberdyke Flood Action Group who had to fight every inch of the way to complete the investigation and obtain the Mason-Clark report which was the instrument in compelling the relevant authorities to act.
Special thanks must go to our ward councillor Paul Robinson for his tireless work in pressing matters forward despite many personal attacks and attempts to obstruct progress.
"Not over till the fat lady sings"
ReplyDeleteThey are in danger of repeating some of the issues from Phase 1.
ERYCC said that the residents of phase 2-3 would be informed of a time table to allow sheds to be empptied plants to be moved ect.
The first resident to be affected, is Mrs Ward, she was informed at very short notice, in fact luck would have it that her son was there to allow access. What we do not want, is progress stopped because a shed needs moving.
As a matter of worry the route for Westbrook has not been decided. (Bellasise, because the original dyke followed the route)
The contractors are having a hell of a time with the wet conditions they are working in. This work should have been done before the winter set in. We all know who caused the delays of course but he isn't the one struggling or the people hoping work is complete before heavy rains return.
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