Arnos Park Volunteers Confront Council Over Flooding

0:00On March 22nd, local volunteers in Enfield are calling out the council for letting Arnaz Park turn into a muddy mess. The Friends of Arnaz Park Group says the green space is waterlogged and unsafe after Tim's water wrapped up a big project there last year. They claim the council has done nothing to fix the ongoing flooding that's making parts of the park unusable. Tim's water laid a new water main through the park, adding several inspection covers in grassy spots and the play area. Campaigners argue these covers are poorly placed and are pooling water everywhere even when it hasn't rained much. It's not just a wet weather problem, they insist, but a straight up planning mistake. Residents and former council members are fired up, saying Arnaz Park deserves the same care as bigger parks in the area. They're pushing for quick fixes to stop the flooding, plus full details on the approvals and risks from before the work started. They also want any more changes halted until everything's safe and solid. The council's environment lead visited the park and amidst the concerns are valid.

1:03Officials say the covers themselves aren't the main culprit, but the surrounding ground needs leveling so moors can handle it safely. They're teaming up with Thames water to smooth out surfaces in the play zone and tackle the broader water issues. For now, both sides are talking solutions, but locals hope to see real changes soon, so families can enjoy the park without the puddles.