Dawlish Discussion

Express and Echo
20 May 08
Floodwater as deep as four feet closed attractions at the Lady's Mile Holiday Park in Dawlish at the weekend.

Jason Jeffery the park operator is threatening to withhold his business rates after suffering his third flood in the space of a year.

Mr Jeffery blamed inadequate road drains for the deluge. He said he is battling against the clock to re-open the complex in time for the school half-term holiday.

Luckily the caravan area is not flooded and caters for over 3,500 at the height of the season. The problem is caused by inadequate drains surrounding the Little week lane area which passes along side the Lady's mile entrance. District councillor Ted Hockin visited the flood scene and contacted the local authority. Mr Hockin has asked for an investigation to be carried out which could involve sending a camera down the drains to see if any have collapsed.

I wonder what Tesco think.........?

He should blame South West water not the council
or the Enviromental Agency who are begging DEFFRA for more money.
He will be insured

Little birdy tells me Tesco about to go public re their plans for Lady's Mile.

Bigger bird told me Lady's Mile turned down Tesco's offer!!!

A combination of supermarket power and peoples greed will see the warren turn in to a big shopping estate. Still, you couldn't make it any tackier than it already is.

I gather there will be something in Herald Express or Express & Echo Thursday 22nd May about Tesco and Dawlish.

Don't think your big bird got it right Ziggy. Those little birdies seem much better informed.

Check out page 15 of today's (22.05.08) Express & Echo.