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Work onwater main delayed
PROGRESS in the town centre to upgrade an old water main has been slower than expected. South East Water, which began digging upWeek Street on January 5, admits the discovery of large, un- derground concrete blocks and old utility services has caused delays. In the first twoweeks of the proj-
ect, Chris Love, the authority’s de- livery manager, said just 50 metres of pipe had been installed. He added: “Despite having checked historic utility records for the area and digging exploratory holes,we can never be 100% sure of what awaits us. In shopping areas such as thiswe do expect some sur- prises and plan for that, but on this occasion the surprises are causing us a few more early problems than anticipated.” He said there was some concern
that work in Earl Street – the sec- ond phase of the project – might not be completed on time, but
added: “Our contractor is working as hard and as safely as possibly to try and keep to schedule and re- cover any lost time.” Mr Love said businesses inWeek
Street and Earl Street would be kept informed of progress on the £155,000 project to replace 400 me- tres of pipe, which was scheduled for completion on April 3. Meanwhile, South East Water’s contractorswere progressing work to fit a new main to 83 properties in Stockbury, along the busy A249 be- tween Hayes Lane and Steps Hill Road. Drivers face lane closures and
speed restrictions until February 16 while the £240,000 project is com- pleted. The closure of Steps Hill Road for
a week from February 16 will be the final phase of the work, which had to be abandoned in January and again in September last year after causing traffic chaos.
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A FORMER serviceman has been chosen as Bluebird’s Care Worker of the Year for Maidstone and Tonbridge, 2014. David Telfer (53), from Oxford Road,
Shepway, who joined the company just over a year ago, was presented with his award by the Mayor of Maidstone Cllr Richard Thick at Barham Court, Teston. David was nominated because of his
dedication and excellence in the quality of the support he provides, according to a company spokesman. He looks after an elderly gentleman in Maidstone and a member of the family said: “We do not know what we would do without him. David has an excellent re- lationship with my father.” David said: “I love my job. I give my
role 100% commitment and enjoy it greatly. The family are wonderful and make me feel very welcome.” Bluebird Care (Maidstone and Tonbridge) has provided support to the res- idents in Maidstone and Tonbridge for the past five years.
Damaged ash tree faces axe crowded.
A PROTECTED ash tree may be removed in Linton Park, Heath Road, Linton.
Applicant Rebecca Wragg says the tree has two large fissures, is hollow, rocks in high winds and is dangerous. She wanted to re- plant nearby because its current location was dark and over-
Her application form added: “I
have no written arboricultural ad- vice because I feel it is obvious that this tree is dangerous. I have been head gardener for 15 years and feel my knowledge to be suf- ficient for this request.”
Maidstone Council will decide.
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