Cllr Willie Clarke has called for a camera inspection on a Newcastle drain following repeated blockages
Sinn Féin Councillor Willie Clarke has called for urgent intervention from NI Water following ongoing drainage and flooding problems affecting local businesses at South Promenade in Newcastle.
Cllr Clarke said he has been contacted by local business owners regarding a persistent combined drain blockage outside their premises at South Promenade.
Cllr Clarke said: “Business owners have raised serious concerns about a combined drain that continually backs up during periods of heavy rain.
While NI Water contractors previously carried out works that temporarily alleviated the issue, the problem has returned and continues to cause disruption and contamination at the rear of the business premises,”
Cllr Clarke added: “Contractors have attended the site on a number of occasions to clear the blockage, however, the drain continues to flood and contaminate the back of the shop with waste water.
“This is clearly unacceptable for local business owners, there appears to be a damage to the pipe within the infrastructure, and I have formally requested that NI Water carry out a full camera inspection of the waste water infrastructure in front of the premises.
“Local businesses should not have to endure repeated flooding and contamination issues due to failing infrastructure.
“I will continue to engage with NI Water until this matter is fully addressed.”
