You will already have received an advice from Tim Townsend regarding the commencement of groundworks to remedy some of the drainage issues that have come to light. These were detailed in the Minutes of the last directors’ meeting which were posted on this website on 25th August. The relevant part is under item 4 on the agenda (Drainage survey findings) paragraphs 7 & 8.
The works have started today and they are inevitably going to make a mess; however, this will all be cleared quickly and any damage will be repaired once the contractors have gone. Most of the digging work will be finished today, 22nd September and the debris is to be cleared on Wednesday 24th September.
UPDATE 1: More photos and video below.
As of today, Wednesday 24th September the works are almost finished although there is still some clearing up to do, including hosing down the grass area where the debris was stored before collection this morning and also jet-washing any mud on the road. There are some shallow tracks left in the grass behind the play area and these will be dealt with by our landscaping contractors in the next few weeks assuming a good shower of rain doesn’t do the trick before then.
UPDATE 2: A final photo below.
The groundworks are complete and everything has been done neatly with all the debris now cleared away. The grass is already starting to recover.
The next stage, which is currently being arranged, is the return of the first contractor with a 10,000psi jetting unit to clear weed roots and some concrete deposits which are impeding the flow; and to repair a broken pipe. They will also deal with a detached chain in the hydro-break near Alfold Road.
Berkeley Homes are to be be asked to clear the swale/ditch (their land) leading to the stream in order to allow water to drain away better and Bellway are being approached to reimburse all costs which have been incurred due to shortcomings in the original construction.
