Southern Water apologises as works drag on to fix burst sewer pipe in Old Portsmouth amid 'long term' plan
Southern Water has apologised after work to fix a burst sewer pipe in Old Portsmouth has dragged on for months - with a “long-term” plan now set to fix the issue next year.
The water company has been in Pier Road since May of last year for “urgent” repairs following a pipe bursting near the pumping station.
A giant pipe was installed near the Pier Road pumping station to just outside the Royal Garrison Church. Parts of Pembroke Road and Gordon Road were closed to facilitate the works which have gone on for longer than expected - causing irritation for locals.
And there is no short term pain relief for besieged residents either after Southern Water said work remains ongoing with a “longer term” repair set to be carried out next year.
A Southern Water spokesperson said there is a “plan to fix” and “stop issues from reoccurring” before adding: “Our teams are repairing a burst sewer at Pier Road. We’re currently managing flows at the site and monitoring issues to minimise the environmental impact of this.
“We’re sorry for the inconvenience this is causing customers in the area especially in relation to footpath and road closures. In the new year we will be working on a longer-term repair and will inform customers and stakeholders of this when we have a clearer idea of dates for this work to take place.”