A SEWAGE spill at the entrance of a children's play park on the Isle of Wight required an emergency response from Southern Water.
The hazardous waste, close to the park and a cafe on East Cowes Esplanade, was reported to Southern Water by Karl Love, a town and Island councillor for East Cowes, this afternoon (Friday).
Around the drain lay masses of wet, soiled toilet tissue.
Southern Water came out quickly to address the sewage spill, said Cllr Love on his Facebook page, after he advised readers of it to use the other entrance to the play park.
"A cover had been forced off and the drain was clearly blocked with sewage debris," he posted.
"It turned out to be an issue with the pumping station.
"However, I thank Southern Water for coming out so quickly and sorting this out, as this is a children’s play area and near a cafe."
The issue was also reported to the Isle of Wight Council.
Cllr Love also reiterated his concerns about the continued parkland flooding of the Esplanade green, caused by water flowing down from Springhill and across the road onto it.
"It has created a large duck pond — flooding the tennis courts, picnic area and gardens of nearby homes," he continued.
Cllr Love also indicated a report of damage to a pipe, which carries water from Springhill down to the sea, had earlier been lodged with the council.
Cllr Love said: "We have always had flooding in this area, but this is increasing as a result of what I believe is poor maintenance of ditches and gullies."
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