Major Works by Thames Water in E Dulwich

[the-e-dealer]

For some reason I cant post in ED Section

So ...

Anyone know anything about the Major Works by Thames water? letter arrived on sunday. we've only just got rid of the flippin Gas people and now it sounds like the water Co want to dig up the roads all over again.

[Sue]

the-e-dealer Wrote:

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> Anyone know anything about the Major Works by

> Thames water? letter arrived on sunday.

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Well, the letter explained what they were doing and why, didn't it - what other information would there be?

[the-e-dealer]

Who knows that is why i am asking.

Im looking for the unknown unknowns

[intexasatthe moment]

I got a second letter with details of a drop in session to answer queries

23 Oct ,4 - 7pm

Rye Oak Primary School .Whorlton Rd ,Se15

Project Office 07809 530674 ,ref nos CAP 5 /BB 966778

This is re works in Nunhead/East Dulwich .

[DulwichFox]

It would seem that the Works being carried out are for Drains and Sewers

and will not affect Water Supplies.

Fox.

[James Barber]

I've asked Tham Water why we can't have a public meeting actually I our area.

Fingers crossed I get a sensible result.

[the-e-dealer]

There see now we have some new known knowns

[Sue]

the-e-dealer Wrote:

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> There see now we have some new known knowns

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Not sure what ....

The information about the drop-in session and what works are being carried out was in the letter you got on Sunday - the first letter was sent some time ago :)

Not quite sure what the difference is between a drop-in session to answer questions and a public meeting, James? Forgive me for being thick ......

[aquarius moon]

I got a letter too & I live in Nunhead.

According to my letter, they may require access to some properties.

I sincerely hope that mine is not on their list.

[peckhamasbestos]

16.00 - 19.00 not much good to anyone I know, other that the retired!

[first mate]

I imagine the difference between a public meeting and drop in for q&a's is that in a public meeting both questions and answers go on the public record and are there for all to see; the drop-in is probably both more discreet and keeps matters discrete in that dealings are kept between Thames and individual persons. Perhaps the latter gives Thames more control over information.

[fl0wer]

Yes, confidentiality is important to us too, wouldn't want to stop them gaining access to the relevant sites but we'll sometimes need to be away. How do householders predict & ensure security?

& exactly when/where will sewage repairs be going on?

[the-e-dealer]

Sue you aren't very thick. A public meeting means that all issues are discussed and everyone gets to hear everyone else concerns. So you might realise that there's something about the Works that affects you when you hear someone else talk about it. These I term known unknowns.

[intexasatthe moment]

Just like to add - I don't think Sue is thick at all .

In fact I think she's very perceptive - hadn't even occured to me that there might be a difference between a public meeting and a drop in .

[the-e-dealer]

Neither do I.

[PeckhamRose]

I'm going to the drop in session, and will leak some information to you. I think 1600 to 1700 hours isn't bad.

[first mate]

PR great. A steady 'flow' of information would be great.

[the-e-dealer]

Yeah 5 to 7 is for who? People at home with Kids . No cooking Tea bathing bed etc. No Those working arrive home 6-7.

Unemployed yes fine- unless they have kids . Pensioners - its getting dark so they stay at home. Bloody stupid time!

[Sue]

But is there only one drop-in session?

The letter I got said "...we would like to invite you to attend one of our informal 'drop-in' sessions in the area".

And "We will write to invite you to this nearer the time".

It also gave a telephone number to call for any questions in the meantime, with a reference number, and said "If you would like to know more about our work, please visit our website at http://www.thameswater.co.uk/ "

It also said our water supply would not be affected by this work.

The letter was signed by a named person, with his phone number at the top.

I don't have anything to do with Thames Water, but I really don't see how they could have done anything more at all to be more helpful to residents about this.

And if it's going to help stop the huge number of leaks we constantly seem to be getting, with water running down our roads, then as far as I can see it's all good :)

ETA: Thanks to the forum members who don't think I'm thick :)

[the-e-dealer]

It wont stop leaks its Drains they are fixing. I know the Clockhouse got flooded a few years ago and I'm wondering if its that sort of thing they are trying to address.

[Sue]

the-e-dealer Wrote:

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> It wont stop leaks its Drains they are fixing. I

> know the Clockhouse got flooded a few years ago

> and I'm wondering if its that sort of thing they

> are trying to address.

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Oh yeh, sorry, I see it says "sewers". All water pipes are the same to me :)

[the-e-dealer]

LOL.

[Sue]

Maybe the people who didn't think I was thick are now revising their opinion :)

[The Minkey]

Sounds like the same letter I got AQ - I think we live fairly nearby eachother (didn't you once kindly offer to catsit for me?) - I don't recall an invite to a drop in session. Just had the one letter.

[skipper]

For what it's worth, I too recieved the letter and am just glad they are doing something about it. It's been that way for a long time and if it means an interrupted supply then I feel that's a small price to pay for doing whatever it is they are doing. Particularly in light of the rates I am paying I would rather they did something about nothing than nothing about something and I found their whole approach courteous.