Sewer problems at Pollock Mews

Kenny Clydesdale said he has been plagued with overflowing sewage for months now in the Pollock Mews area.

However, the developer has said the problem is with a resident putting the wrong material into the system.

The 'MAIL' first highlighted the problem in April when NI Water said it could not intervene until the development was finished.

Carew Development, the company responsible for Pollock Mews, said they wanted the development completed but had to wait until all the houses were sold.

Kenny said: "I'm just fed up with it and want the problem fixed once and for all.

"There have been all these problems, the sewers need fixed and we have no street lighting.

"I'm sick of it, the sewers overflow and it stops, the workmen have a look and then a few days later the problems return.

"It's not good enough."

Eileen McKnight of Carew Development said the misuse of the sewer system was causing the flooding.

She said: "All we can do is clear blockages when they are reported.

"Someone in the development is putting materials into the system which it is not designed for.

"Because they block at the one place it is impossible to track down the person responsible.

"This week there was a sweater found blocking the pipe and at another time there was a jacket. The system is not designed for material and we can only clear the blockages.

"I would challenge anybody to say there is a problem with the sewers, they are perfectly good for the job intended."

Mrs McKnight said the development could only be completed when the houses had sold and called on residents to promote the reputation of the area.

She continued: "We have reduced prices to get the houses sold.

"We can't tarmac or put street lighting in at the locations because the builders will need to get access and that can only happen with sales.

"If the residents constantly want to say nasty things about the development then we won't be able to get the houses sold or finish the development.

"The residents need to say how good the development is."