The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
New manholes are being installed in Fairview Way, Spalding, to reduce the risk of flooding.
Anglian Water is investing in the upgrades where residents have been affected by flooding in the past.
A spokesman said: “Responsibility for the drainage is very complex and sits with many different organisations.
“Anglian Water, the county council, district council, Highways and Environment Agency, as well as private landowners each have responsibility for part of the drainage network, which is a huge spider’s web of pipes, pumps, watercourses, streams and drainage points – all interconnected.
“This part of Spalding has suffered from flooding when it has rained heavily and Anglian Water engineers have designed a solution to help reduce the risk of this type of flooding in the future.
“We will be installing two new manholes along Fairfield Way. When it rains they will reduce the risk of flooding for local residents.”
The work is scheduled to get under way on March 20 and the road will be closed to ensure Anglian Water staff and customers are kept safe whilst the new manholes are installed.
The spokesman added: “Of course we know whenever we invest in our network and carry out work it’s disruptive because our pipes and sewers are buried deep underground, working 24/7, all year round. But we are doing all we can to keep disruption to a minimum and complete the job as swiftly as possible.”
