An investigation has been launched as flooding problems in a city suburb are blamed on work to allow hundreds of new homes to be built nearby.

People living in Hammond Way and Greenborough Road in Sprowston saw the junction for Salhouse Road under water for days after both of the recent storms.

Steven Eggleton, who lives in the area, said the flooding didn't happen previously but started after Salhouse Road was shut for much of 2020 to allow Anglian Water to install 3km of new water pipes and a sewer pipe for new housing in the area.

Norwich Evening News: Neighbours claimed the recent rainfall saw the road knee deep in water and sewage Neighbours claimed the recent rainfall saw the road knee deep in water and sewage (Image: Steve Eggleton)

He said: “It was impassable.

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“This flooding issue has only occurred since the 'upgrade' to the drains in Salhouse Road and the obscene number of developments without proper upgrading of services to accommodate all the extra traffic, pollution and sewage.” 

Anglian Water was busy dealing with flooding across the region but did eventually send workers to pump water away and clear Hammond Way.  

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Bill Couzens, chairman of Sprowston Town Council, said: “Anglian Water have confirmed that the water did contain some sewage but not much, about the same level of bacteria as any village pond.  

Norwich Evening News: Councillor Bill Couzens says that Anglian Water has pumped out the road Councillor Bill Couzens says that Anglian Water has pumped out the road (Image: Bill Couzens)

“They will continue to work to solve the problem, which is partly caused by the new developments.” 

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Anglian Water plans to fix damage to grass verges and is also looking into measures to prevent further flooding.  

A spokesman confirmed an investigation has been launched, saying: “After the extreme weather we've seen over the last few weeks we sympathise with those that have been affected across our region, including those in the Sprowston East area.   

"We and other organisations are responsible for managing flood situations and we're currently working with third-party organisations to investigate the flooding issues in this area."