Abercynon (Nantyfedw) Flooding Investigation
December 8, 2008
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is committed to undertaking a full investigation into the extensive flooding that occurred in an area of Abercynon earlier this year.
Following heavy rainfall in September, houses in the Nantyfedw area of the village suffered flooding damage and residents were forced to evacuate their homes.
The Council is currently undertaking a full investigation to establish the cause of the flooding and assist in any way possible to attempt to avoid a reoccurrence.
Next week the Council is carrying out a condition survey of the existing culverts in Nantyfedw by using CCTV equipment. Over a three-day period culverts were filmed and examined with access via manholes and inlet structures on private properties.
The Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Frontline Services Cllr Anthony Christopher said: “We are doing all we can to fully investigate the topography of Nantyfedw to try and ascertain why homes were so severely damaged during the flooding of September 5th this year.
“Once our investigations are complete on the number of properties affected, we will determine what we can do to reduce the chances of it happening again. We will of course remain in close contact with the residents and bring them up to date with any information that arises as soon as possible.”
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