Unblocking drains
Request ID: FOI-1409-2021
Date published: 05 November 2020
You asked
Following three flash floods from Finchley Road into Mandeville Court in the last 12 months, I am writing to request information over what measures have been taken in the past 12 months to unblock the drains on our road and aid with this occurring again.
Please provide as much detail as possible.
We answered
Our ref: FOI-1409-2021
Thank you for your request received on 22 October 2020 asking for information about drain clearance.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our Information Access Policy. I can confirm we do not hold the information you requested.
In the last 12 months we have not received any ponding water on that section of Finchley Road that required our contractors to attend site.
Since the road was resurfaced as part of a scheme we have been carrying out regular maintenance checks every year which involves a check and test of the gullies and drains. The next maintenance check is due in January 2021. Please note this is slightly later than scheduled due to the pandemic which delayed some regular works.
If you have any photos or specific details on any issues that have been observed on the road we will be happy to investigate this further as we are currently not aware of any issues. You can do this by contacting our customer services department with the details here https://tfl.gov.uk/help-and-contact/contact-us-about-streets-and-other-road-issues
If you are considering submitting a further FOI request please think carefully about whether the request is essential at this current time, as answering FOI requests will require the use of limited resources and the attention of staff who could be supporting other essential activity. Where requests are made, please note that our response time may be impacted by the current situation.
If this is not the information you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely,
Melissa Nichols
FOI Case Officer
General Counsel
Transport for London
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