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Sandpit Lane drainage ditch and Pond
Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8018971.
There is a misunderstanding from the previous report, the issue is not about a blocked drain/gully or flash flooding. The pond which was dug out of the ditch 40 years ago, only has a 6 inch diameter overflow pipe into the ditch beyond which is also blocked, same time period as the pond, so there is nowhere for the water to go except overflow into the road and flood property further down the road. This should be inspected to see the problem at first hand.
Updates
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We know that an important part of any road network is the drainage system which is designed to carry water away from the road surface. As a general rule ditches along the side of the road are the responsibility of whoever owns the land on which they are situated, they should maintain and keep the ditch capable of carrying water away from the road.
The Highway Officer will carry out an inspection within 10 days and if it is the responsibility of Buckinghamshire Council and work is required, we will raise and order and have the work done.
If the responsibility is with the landowner, we will not use taxpayers money to carry out the work, we will write to the land owner and request they carry out the necessary work on their land.
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Update
The Highways Officer has attended the site and completed an inspection based on your report.
As a result of this inspection, we plan to resolve the issue reported within 6-8 weeks.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know, your reports alongside our Highways Safety Inspections are crucial to ensuring our network is safe for all residents and visitors.
Regards
Buckinghamshire Highways
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