Residents' dismay as new build estates plagued with constant problems
Summary
Some residents of a new housing estate in the West Midlands have faced issues with blocked access due to a landslip, non-functional street lights, and sewer problems. The developer, Dunedin Homes, is working on temporary solutions, but no definite timelines are provided for fixing these issues.Key Facts
- A landslip before Christmas has blocked the road to some homes in the Haden Cross area.
- The developer, Dunedin Homes, mentioned that fixing the landslip is not a quick process, but a temporary solution is in the works.
- Street lights in the estate have not functioned since the area was developed.
- The local water company, Severn Trent Water, has not taken responsibility for the sewers yet.
- Residents have noticed land movement since January 2024, starting with a tree fall.
- Sandwell Council wants the road opened by the end of September and has issued a notice to the developer.
- Dunedin Homes also developed another estate, St Dominic's Place, which has similar issues related to lighting and sewers.
- Residents at St Dominic's Place have installed solar-powered lights to improve safety.
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