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Blocked drains in Oakdene cause rivers

For the past two years, residents in High Street, Oakdene have been complaining to the municipality about rivers of water running down the street.

OAKDENE –  “Often the road would be swimming with water and we contacted the municipality continually. We suspected the drains were so badly blocked they needed clearing,” said a resident.

Last week the drains were eventually cleaned and it was discovered hundreds of newspapers had been dumped.

Hundreds of newspapers were discovered, which had cause a blockage.
Hundreds of newspapers were discovered, which had caused a blockage.

“Hopefully now the ‘rivers’ will stop running down High Street,” said the resident.

 

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