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Underground flooding from pipe (not flooding due to surface water/blocked drains)
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Underground flooding on Gloucester Street.
I have been advised that gully emptying will solve this issue and that the report is closed. However, this is not a problem with surface water drainage, gullies or the drains themselves.
Water is travelling through redundant gas pipes (under the road) and leaking/ pumping out underground (not near the surface, gullies or drains). Nearby properties are experiencing basement flooding and rising damp due to the trapped, leaking water.
Due to the extent of the issue, and the misunderstanding of the current situation, it would be useful if a council representative from the correct department visited the site to gain a full appreciation of the situation.
Council ref: ENQ251057211
Updates
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Thank you for bringing the drainage issue to our attention. We truly appreciate your proactive approach in helping us maintain the quality of our highways. We are pleased to inform you that this area is scheduled for gully emptying in this financial year, October - November 2025. Rest assured, all Highway Surface Water Assets in the area will be thoroughly cleansed within the specified time frame.
Your report has been closed, and we are committed to ensuring that the necessary actions are taken promptly.
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.