TODAY, Welsh Water / Dŵr Cymru has been working to resolve a perplexing leak causing water flow in and out of road drains in Pembroke Dock for over two weeks.

More than one Pembroke Dock resident has contacted Dŵr Cymru to alert them to the situation in Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock.

The situation stems from a mysterious issue of water at the crossroads with Bush Street, which then travels down the west side of Meyrick Street, entering a drain near the top, emerging at a full drain outside No. 24 and continuing down the road to the next drain.

When it was first reported (initially to the Council, then on their advice to Dŵr Cymru), a weekend of extreme weather was expected and residents were worried that the unnaturally wet road might freeze and result in dangerous black ice.

Last Wednesday (January 7), traffic lights were installed at the site and work appeared to start. The lights were then removed, but the water continued to flow, so it was good to see Dŵr Cymru taking another look this afternoon.

Before today’s repair, Welsh Water issued the following statement: “We received a report of a leak in Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, on December 31 and an inspector attended the same day.

“A crew was organised to attend and carry out the repair, which required four-way traffic lights.

“Work commenced on January 8 but unfortunately, we were unable to find the leak.

“At that time, we were experiencing an increase in leaks following the cold weather, and as we needed to carry out further investigations, the repair was put back.

“We are back on site to attempt the repair today.”

They have now confirmed that the leak has been repaired. “We will backfill and reinstate in the coming days.”