Guernsey Press

‘Foul-flooded properties to get priority over roads’

GUERNSEY WATER is to address areas that are prone to flooding as part of its new surface water strategy, it has said.

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Les Vauxbelets is one of the worst areas for flooding during heavy rainfall. People posting on the Guernsey Press Facebook pages have called for something to be done. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 19787963)

Following a deluge of rain last week, a number of areas, including Les Vauxbelets, flooded.

The utility said addressing flooding on the island as a whole was a priority.

However, it warned properties at risk of foul water flooding would be prioritised over roads at risk of surface water flooding.