Water supply in Abbey Fields remains an issue with contractors forced to use bottled water

By James Smith

11th Sep 2024 | Local News

The ongoing works at Abbey Fields (image by Julie Philpot)
The ongoing works at Abbey Fields (image by Julie Philpot)

Contractors on site in Abbey Fields are still being forced to use bottled water as a supply of safe running water continues to be an issue.

The public toilets in the town's main park have been closed for some weeks due to the water not being "fit for human consumption".

Warwick District Council (WDC) had said it needs Severn Trent to find a solution, and is hoping to find an alternative water supply to the toilets.

But an update to Kenilworth Town Council last week said the problem continues.

"The water supply on site continues to be a problem with site water for construction continuing to be provided by bowsers and water for consumption and staff welfare is being provided as bottled water," the update said.

"The cause of the problem is being investigated with Severn Trent and a date for CCTV to be run through the existing pipe is yet to be confirmed.

"In the meantime, a temporary route for water provision from Bridge Street is being progressed and a variation of Scheduled Monument consent has been applied for.

"Up until now, the temporary public toilets have remained closed, however an alternative water supply from the cemetery has been explored and this is awaiting a date from the contractors to carry out these works."

     

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