- Delays in carrying out drain cleaning jobs by contractors
- Improper disposal of rubbish removed from the drains by contractors
- Illegal modifications by home owners who cover their drains with concrete slabs, making cleaning of drains impossible
- Dumping of waste into drains (I had the shock of my life once, when I found a 3 seater sofa lodged firmly inside a monsoon drain!)
- Plants and vegetation which shed leaves into drains and distrup the flow of water
I have had plenty of "Gotong Royongs" to deal with these problems. The response is usually lukewarm at best. Most of residents feel the council is solely responsible for the upkeep of their drains, which is true to a certain extent. However, residents play a vital role in keeping their drains clean; responsible management of household waste and proper clearing of fallen leaves from their gradens help alleviate problems.
Most drains have a long life span unless there is a severe case of soil erosion which destroys drains. Service roads in a residential area can't cope with heavy vechiles like lorries or trailers, as this causes drains and roads to sink and collapse. Although councils regularly spend money on the maintenance of drains but now, as contruction materials become more expensive, repair costs have escalated.
If you have problems as those discussed above do forward your complaints to the local councilor of your area. In addition to this, complaints should be accompanied with photographs.
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