Whilst significant progress has been made, works will continue until the problem of surface water is completely resolved and I will ensure that residents are kept informed of further progress through this site. I have reproduced below an update sent to me from the senior area drainage engineer from the county council which explains the current status of the works:
Work is on-going (at Rodridge Hall), there have
been machines on site this week, residents will notice an immediate
improvement as the investigations have involved a lot of silt removal from the
highway drains but there is still much more to do. A couple of possible partial
collapses have been identified which may need to be excavated. I should have
more information soon and I’ll pass it on.
With regards to the job at St
Joseph's school on the coast road (Chicken's Green), the highway drain runs across the road and
through the open space opposite, a collapse has been identified near the play
area and I’ve issued an order to excavate and repair. This should be done very
soon and it will allow us to follow the drainage further to check the
condition.