Flood-hit residents' fury over drains

Roads Service blasted on litter and foul smell

Monday, September 03, 2007

By Sam McBride

Almost three months after flood waters enveloped swathes of east Belfast, drains are still filled with litter, residents today claimed.

Drains in two of the streets worst hit by the floods - Ardgowan Street and Carrington Street - contain litter, polystyrene and in one case, a large piece of wood. Several have weeds growing undisturbed.

Residents said they have not seen the drains being cleaned for year

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