A ‘WIN for the community’ – long-awaited repairs to water pipes in Rugby are now underway following years of flooding issues.
Severn Trent Water has started work to repair faulty water infrastructure in Grasmere Close.
Frustrated residents who had dealt with repeated floods in the area – sometimes inside their own homes – took their concerns to Rugby MP John Slinger.
Mr Slinger held a public meeting, wrote a public letter to the CEO of Severn Trent Water, and raised the issue on the floor of the House of Commons.
In turn, Severn Trent committed to invest £850,000 to replace old supply pipes in the area to reduce leaks and bursts.
Mr Slinger welcomed the start of the works, describing the visible progress as an important milestone for the community.
He said: “I’ve heard first-hand from residents about the anxiety and upheaval caused by these repeated flooding incidents.
“Residents had long raised concerns about ongoing flooding from burst water pipes and a lack of clear action from Severn Trent Water. Some have suffered repeated internal flooding.
“I’m pleased that my intervention has helped break the deadlock and that the repair work has finally commenced. This is a welcome step from Severn Trent and it is a significant step forward.
“Through engaging constituents at surgeries, public meetings and letters, I believe we have jointly secured a win for our community – we can be proud of ourselves.
“This shows what can be achieved when we work collaboratively to address local concerns.
“However, the company can be under no illusion: they are very much in the spotlight. I won’t hesitate to escalate these concerns further with my ministerial colleagues if needed.
“With construction now visibly in progress, the focus will shift to how effectively the repairs prevent future flooding and restore confidence among the affected community.”
