Kids in the Garnock Valley are still being forced to wade through deep water just to get into school.

Council chiefs were questioned on the ‘unacceptable situation’ with ongoing flooding issues at the Garnock Campus last week [November 11]

Cllr Donald L Reid said: “Flooding at the rear entrance to Garnock Campus in heavy rain has been a recurring issue since the school was built.

“On October 29, pupils leaving the school had once again to wade through flood waters.

“Often pupils entering the school at the start of day have also to wade through flood water.

“Can an update be provided on any proposed actions by NAC to rectify this unacceptable situation with a likely timescale for work to be carried out?”

Councillor Jim Montgomerie replied: “Following previous reports of localised flooding at the rear pedestrian access path to the Garnock Community Campus, Property Management and Investment (PMI) carried out drain clearance works – including the removal of a quantity of silt – and also arranged a CCTV survey of the drainage network related to the path. PMI and the on-site Facilities Management team have been closely monitoring the effectiveness of these works.

“The clearance works have resulted in an improvement in the rate of water dispersal,  however, this has not prevented periodic flooding of the path and further action is required.

“The drainage system meets the relevant design standards. However, in light of the ongoing issues and the most recent flooding, PMI have arranged to meet with the council’s drainage term-contractor on-site in the week commencing November 9 to review and agree further suitable interventions to mitigate the issue.”