Flooding on popular footpath
Sent to Buckinghamshire Council 2 weeks, 6 days, 18 hours, 8 minutes later. FixMyStreet ref: 6139148.
Flooding due to heavy rain is blocking the footpath but it is not draining and has been like this for months and months. The path is used by many parents en route to the local school and nursery as well as using the playground and recreation area. It’s very popular with runners and dog walkers. It is unusable as is the grass area surrounding it for many people. The location is between the bridge and the playground on the corner.
Updates
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If the flooding is caused by a water leak we will report it to the relevant water company, who are responsible for water leaks.
There are occasions when flash flooding overloads the drain/gully, even when a drain/gully is clean and well maintained it can only cope with a certain volume of water at one time, a sudden and heavy downpour can still cause flooding especially if the road is in a low lying area, this generally clears away over a matter of hours.
The Highway Officer is only able to inspect the drain when the water has cleared away, this will be done within 10 days and if required, an order will be raised to clear the drain.
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Update
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