Belle Greve neighbours speak of dust ‘misery’
Wednesday 25th July 2012, 5:00PM BST.
Belle Greve Pumping Station, where work to improve the island’s sewer network and storm drain facilities is continuing. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 1260274)
DUST has been making life a misery for neighbours of the Belle Greve waste pumping station.
Work on the new station and storm drain tank began in March and residents said the dust from the excavation had become a problem.
Guernsey Water director of water services Andrew Redhead said workers were doing what they could to alleviate the issue, but recognised it was difficult for neighbours.
Mick Ozard lives in a flat nearby and rents a parking space on the main access to the site.
He said dust was covering everything nearby, including his car. ‘It has been terrible,’ he said. ‘Every day it is covered – there is no point washing it.’
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And has Mr Ozard contacted Trant about the problem? Probably not.
I`ve had a building site opposite my house for nearly a year and have had trouble with mud, dust and wind blown debris (plastic, hedge cuttings and paper) littering our gardens and gutters. I had a word with the builder and after a pleasant conversation he has sorted out the problem.
On windy days his men have a clear up of the area before leaving and batten down everything that can be blown around. If the road is muddy after heavy rain his men wash the road and my driveway entrance and if it`s dry and dusty his men spray the dusty areas. Problem solved.
The contractors can`t control the weather but if asked politely they will try to negate the bad sides of their sites.
Stop bloody moaning and politely approach the site manager who I`m sure does not want to be at loggerheads with the neighbours. He has far more important things to worry about and a quick fix for you will be less time wasted listening to your complaining.
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