Investigations on Saturday exposed a large concrete lid (approx. 2m diameter) 800mm below ground level, this is what is currently barriered off.
Unusually this lid has no hole in it and no lifting points so we’re currently working to establish a safe method of working to remove the cover, see what’s below it (we presume a soakaway) and then proceed with further works.
When the gang carried out their excavation and reached the lid 2 inches of water filled the hole with water that had been kept under pressure below the lid. This indicates whatever it is it’s full, most likely with debris so this will have to be cleared but it tells us we’ve got the correct location and this is what will be causing the flooding.
Further updates to follow in the coming weeks.
For your info, I’m on annual leave for September so if you have any urgent queries please contact Ian.
Thanks, Matt
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