As I watch the rain trickling down the window, I am able to feel relaxed that at least one part of the village is now free from flooding.
Phase 1 of the flood alleviation scheme has now been completed. The channel around Metcombe and Sweetham’s Cottage at the bottom of Camp Field is now operational and surface water from the village will no longer gush under the cottages.
The extent of the earthworks required to achieve this is clearly visible in these photographs taken by engineers from EDDC:
This is an important milestone in the progress of the scheme. Works will continue into phase 2 in the New Year.
Susie Bond 
now you need a quite short pipeline across a field to drain the rest of the developments and another majer safety milestone will be passed.
Another Project to fight for?
Ha, ha! Phase 1 almost complete … next year we embark on Phase 2. Still a long way to go!
Now that’s a serious bit of work unlike somewhere else I could mention.
Certainly is, Peter …