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2 completely blocked drains at Furzefield Lane

Reported in the Blocked drain category anonymously at 17:28, Thu 16 July 2020

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 2203711.

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In addition to the blocked drains that have already been reported multiple times, on the opposite side of the lane in the same location - there are 2 further drains in an even worse state. They are blocked with soil and now have established weeds/grass growing. These failing drain are the fundamental reason why the lane floods heading past our house and down to the Swan Bottom cross roads. This means there are now SIX blocked drains in the space of less than 100 metres. It is not an acceptable response to say they will be addressed in a 'cyclical clearing' program. This is an urgent issue which is effecting properties along the lane and needs addressing ASAP.

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  • Thank you for your report which is currently under review.
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    Regards
    Transport for Buckinghamshire

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 17:28, Thu 16 July 2020

  • Thank you for your report.

    We have recorded it and will consider it when we are planning future works in the area. Please note we work on a priority based risk matrix in line with our Highway Inspection Policy and therefore programme times can change due to priority based working.
    Our Highways Inspection Policy can be accessed via the link below;
    www.buckscc.gov.uk/highwaysinspectionpolicy
    Regards
    Transport for Buckinghamshire

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 10:04, Wed 22 July 2020

  • Again after heavy storms 12/8/20 and more in the forecast - these drains are not doing their job - or even being given a chance to. We cannot face another winter where the lane and houses with driveways have to think of flood defence.

    Posted anonymously at 17:36, Thu 13 August 2020
    Still open, via questionnaire

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    Thank you.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 14:16, Fri 24 December 2021

This report is now closed to updates. You can make a new report in the same location.