Rosefield Park & the figgy burn

[Porty]

[Franck]

[seanie]

[Maria]

[Franck]

[seanie]

[Maria]

[seanie]

[Maria]

[Franck]

[rmolehusband]

[seanie]

[Pal of Porty]

[Franck]

[seanie]

[Franck]

[seanie]

[Maria]

[wangi]

[seanie]

[Franck]

[Franck]

[seanie]

[Maria]

[seanie]

[Maria]

I don't like it, because it smells, looks bad and effectively reduces the park area . I suspect, however, that there is now a grid on the burn, because the flood workings elsewhere mean a far greater flow of water (and therefore more of a danger to young kids) at our end. Is there a grid on the Figgate Park side of the burn I wonder? The problem is all the debris that comes through. I would have expected more to be caught on the Figgie Park side

[Franck]

[Bob Jefferson]

[seanie]

[Bob Jefferson]

[Maria]

They were busy this afternoon clearing the debris from the burn, which is a relief considering today's weather and the overnight forecast.

Concern over the new screens and flooding was raised at last night's Community Council meeting. I'm waiting for a report, detailing a meeting held last week regarding Rosefield Park and the new flood prevention measures, to be circulated to community council members. As soon as I receive it, I'll post up more info.

[Maria]

My husband reports that the drains are blocking and water levels are rising. We're going to attempt to clear any stuff we can. If anyone else lives nearby and is worried, you might like to join us!

[Maria]

Four of us gave it our best shot using garden hoes etc to clear the larger branches from the main blocked grid - forget trying to get anywhere near the overflow culvert, which is completely submerged - but it is a losing battle. We've improved the flow, but Seanie's 'natural flood area' is now covered and the water level is still rising.

[Franck]

[Maria]

We probably made no difference, but who knows? I'd have felt more foolish if the park and nearby houses flooded and we had done nothing for fear of appearing to over react.

The grid on top of the burn has a much finer mesh grid (so it can be walked on), so it blocks easier. Having seen the water levels on Tuesday night, I think it is likely that at some point the park will flood totally, if things remain as they are.