I am advised by the City Council that Thomson Street will be closed to traffic from Monday 12th October for a maximum of 5 working days because of gully replacement works. Hopefully the works will fully tackle the road smell complaints I have raised with the Council.Here's an update I had earlier received from the City Engineer on the subject :
"The update to the gully replacement in Thomson Street is that this work will now require to be carried out independently of the planned gas and water utility works due to a delay in the programming of these repairs by the utility companies involved. A road closure will be required in order for the gully works to carried out and this has been provisionally scheduled for mid to late October. Resurfacing works will now also require to be postponed until completion of the works to the water and gas services.
In relation to your constituents’ comments, I can advise that the planned gully replacement will proceed with the new gully frames and covers being set at a level appropriate to the camber of the carriageway to ensure the proper draining of the road. As advised previously, the replacement gullies are of a different design to the existing and it is envisaged that the alternative trap system will assist in dealing with any smell."
In relation to your constituents’ comments, I can advise that the planned gully replacement will proceed with the new gully frames and covers being set at a level appropriate to the camber of the carriageway to ensure the proper draining of the road. As advised previously, the replacement gullies are of a different design to the existing and it is envisaged that the alternative trap system will assist in dealing with any smell."