Burst water main in Brentford High Street

Statement issued by the London Borough of Hounslow, Wednesday 8th September 2010:

"A major water main has burst in the Brentford area – which has resulted in the part closure of London Road.

"Traffic entering Brentford at Syon Lane or Half Acre is being diverted away from the area.

"The burst water main has been switched off. We are aware that many people will be experiencing low water pressure or have no water. Thames Water will be bringing bottled water to the site. We will provide location information once we receive it.

"If you or your property have been affected by this incident, Thames Water loss adjustors are on site and can be contacted on 0845 72 000 890.

"Traffic diversions are still in place and people should check Tfl.gov.uk before starting their journey.

"Brentford High Street is likely to be closed for at least 10 days as repairs need to be undertaken to the road and footway."

Photograph reproduced with acknowledgements to Quilliam Property Services

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Syon flood victims may be entitled to compensation for disruption and inconvenience

Hugh James Solicitors have been acting for residents of Richmond and Hounslow in relation to claims against Thames Water concerning the Mogden Sewage Treatment Works. Residents who are victims of the recent Hounslow floods who are seeking advice* should visit

http://www.hughjames.com/news_centre/news_library/2010/august/flooding_damage.aspx

Even if residents are insured, there may be some expenses that won’t be recovered from the insurance company. There will also be a significant level of disruption and inconvenience caused over the next few weeks and months whilst repairs are carried out and residents may be entitled to compensation for this.


* Information provided courtesy of Mogden Residents' Action Group (MRAG).

Syon flood - Hounslow Homes issues factsheet

Please click below:

http://www.hounslowhomes.org.uk/flood_fact_sheet.pdf

Syon under water

Acknowledgements to Leo Vermeulen for the photograph
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Needless to say I've been picking up lots of horror stories from the Syon estate, which has suffered the full impact of the flood caused by a fractured water pipe.

Several people I know have been decanted to nearby hotels and word is that some dwellings will be uninhabitable for quite a few months.

Let's hope all the parties and agencies responsible for dealing with the situation are on top of their game and that normality can be restored in the quickest possible time and with the minimum hardship to local residents.