Flooding is becoming a major problem

SINCE the Redrow development off Coventry Road, the excess surface water (maybe foul waste too) is becoming a major problem.

I am a regular visitor to Clarendon Park when walking my dog. I know over a year ago, Councillors David Bill and Michael Mullaney were featured in an article about the frequent flooding of the park. It is definitely getting worse and I cannot see how Redrow have helped to reduce this problem.

The flooding on the corner of their site into the pathway and fields on Clarendon Park is now containing an oily surface and leaving a white residue behind. Surely this cannot be safe?

The foul/surface water does not seem to occur only when it rains. Last week, on one morning after a night of rainfall the flooding was bad. But in the evening after a day of only mild sunshine, it was far worse and the greasy and oily liquid was spreading over the path onto the field.

According to other dog walkers, two houses which are on the corner facing onto the park, were both flooded with foul waste and the excess went on to the park last October and November. This was before the new homeowners moved in.

There is also another resident from that estate who lives close to the park, whose home has been visited by Environmental Health on two occasions since December due to a constant foul smell (which has been confirmed by readings) of methane in their property.

I am deeply concerned there could be toxins in the water which is flooding into Clarendon Park. I know the previous land use, many years ago, was a gasworks and because of this I understand half of the estate land had to be treated/removed due to contamination. The drainage situation is inadequate. Only last October/November the drains were foul smelling, and after investigations were carried out, the blockage was caused by a bath towel, carrots, fat and building debris.

It is clear the situation is not being monitored and no order has been imposed by the council to ensure no contamination of public paths, park and homes. It is imperative for the environment and for the public’s health that this is rectified immediately. Alison Kendall