THE Fountain Road was one of the worst hit areas in Cookstown last week as a barage of rain swamped Mid-Ulster.
The road which has been under repair for some time as NI Water carry out improvements to the sewerage system, ironically to reduce flooding, was hit worst as unconnected pipes, not due to be connected until November, compounded the problem.
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esult the upgrade which is expected to provide flood relief and a first time sewerage service for new housing developments will potentially put those who live in the area at risk as further flooding remains a persistent threat.
NI Water has invested a massive £500,000 into the work in the Chapel Street/Fountain Road area which is not due to be completed until November.
A Northern Ireland Water spokesperson said: “An increase in the number of flooding incidents along Chapel Street has highlighted the need for appropriate investment in the sewerage network in this area.
“We will be working over the coming months to install new infrastructure to meet the needs of the growing population within the Cookstown area, and reduce the incidence of out-of-sewer flooding along Chapel Street.
“None of the pipes are currently connected to the existing sewerage system. Connection to the existing sewerage system will be made shortly before the work is completed.”
The full article contains 226 words and appears in Mid Ulster Mail Cookstown newspaper.
