Fixing the drains
Central, News, Regional
August 27, 2018

Fixing the drains

A drain improvement project aimed at minimising flooding in the Mandeville business centre has been taking place over recent days. Flooding in Mandeville has been a major problem during rain – caused by inadequate drainage, experts say. Photo shows drain upgrading work on Ward Avenue last week. The work is being supervised by the National Works Agency in collaboration with the Manchester Municipal Corporation. (Photo: Gregory Bennett)

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