Solution sought to sewer flooding

Problems with sewer flooding on a Dunblane street are being investigated by Scottish Water.

Stirling Council and Scottish Water have been communicating with residents in Claredon Place over properties they believe may be at risk of internal flooding.

Dunblane Community Council heard this week how houses have for around five years suffered internal flooding.

And news that progress is being made to address the issue was welcomed by those in attendance.

Councillor Graham Houston said teams had been knocking doors and speaking with residents to inform them of the developments.

Those living in the area have been asked to provide information and share their experiences – and it is hoped this will inform the future steps taken. It is believed that the solution will be identified at some stage next month and the funding will be in place by December, with ambitions to start the work next year.

Councillor Houston said:“The solution is not quite in the offing just yet, but is being progressed.”

A spokesperson for Scottish Water said: “Scottish Water is investigating sewer flooding in the Claredon Place area of Dunblane to get a full understanding of the scale and nature of the problem. On completion of these investigations, we will work to establish if there is a possible solution that would reduce the risk of flooding there.”

Community councillor David Prescott also told Wednesday’s meeting that he wants work to be done to reduce the flooding risk throughout Dunblane.

He added:“It’s important that we maintain the existing drainage system. Can we ask the council to come down before the autumn and clear out the blocked gullies and have a good go at the whole town.”