Blocked drains and flooding

[megilleland]

With the recent heavy rain I am not surprised that there is flooding due to many blocked drains around the city. Here are some examples seen in the last 48 hours:

4 blocked drains with weeds growing out of them on Belmont Road going out between Challenge Church and the Oval turn. Constant flooding at the junction of Belmont Road and Goodrich Grove. Flooding at St Nicholas Street and Victoria Street on the cross roads. Also noted extensive flooding outside Glenda Powell's house on Charlton Avenue right across the road.

It looks as if Balfour Beatty aren't prepared to pour money down the drain to clear them.

[megilleland]

Visiting the County Hospital this afternoon. Large flood at the drop off point and pedestrian crossing. Good chance of being soaked by traffic.