Councillors secure safety options for Ty Dyffryn 'pond'
Saron Ward County Councillors Carl Harris and Alun Davies have met with representatives of Family Housing to discuss residents' concerns at the large open attenuation pond on the Ty Dyffryn / Rhodfa Frank estate.
The pond, which is vital to manage the control of surface water in the area, has been a cause for concern among local residents who believe a larger barrier around the pond should be erected.
The two County Councillors took these concerns to the Family Housing Association, which operates the site, and have secured a commitment that a range of options for the pond will now be drawn up.
County Councillor Carl Harris said:
"Following up on the concerns raised by local residents, Councillor Alun Davies and I arranged a meeting at Ty Dyffryn with a Director of Family Housing.
"During this meeting we were able to stress how the current cordon around the attenuation pond is inadequate. We also discussed options for preventing access to the river which runs around the top of the site.
"The Director has assured us that a series of options to make the area more safe will now be considered and drawn up. The moment we receive these options Councillor Davies and I will be able to engage further with local residents to discuss which of the solutions they would prefer."
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