Sunk Drain Cover on Chamberlain Crescent Leaks, Creating Hazard

Residents on Chamberlain Crescent in West Wickham, Bromley, are contending with an ongoing road defect where a sunk drain cover is leaking water through an adjacent gas access hole, creating a potential hazard for pedestrians and vehicles.

The Problem Explained

A report filed on FixMyStreet on April 10th details how a drain cover on Chamberlain Crescent has visibly sunk. This allows water to escape through a nearby gas access point. This continuous leak is making the pavement and road surface wet and potentially slippery, making it unsafe to walk and creating a hazard. The issue remains unresolved since its initial report.

Local Impact and Context

The persistent water leak on Chamberlain Crescent is a concern for residents in West Wickham. They rely on safe and well-maintained local infrastructure. Such road defects can quickly worsen, leading to further damage and increased disruption for the Bromley community. Photos accompany the report.

Council Response and Status

Bromley Council has acknowledged the report regarding Chamberlain Crescent, with the status updated to 'In progress' on FixMyStreet. The council states that information on their services and response timeframes can be found on their website. Residents await further action to address the leaking drain and restore safety to the street.

Update:

Bromley Council said: "We have investigated this report and assessed the issue to be the responsibility of Thames Water. We have therefore referred the enquiry to Thames Water. Issues with Thames Water infrastructure can be reported directly to Thames Water via: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/ help/ report-a-problem"

OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION:

This report is based on data from FixMyStreet.

Document: Water leaking from a drain thrpugh a gas access hole, 10th April

Source Link: https://www.fixmystreet.com/report/9273502