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Kris Gourlay

Edinburgh local fed up after year of 'non-stop clanging' from loose manhole

An Edinburgh local says she has been subjected to a year of 'non-stop clanging' due to a loose manhole on her street.

The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, took to social media to voice her frustration, with the problem stemming back to summer 2020.

A video was taken from the user shows cars driving over the manhole cover on Holyrood Road and due to the surrounding buildings and narrow street, the noise is very distracting.

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The local says she first contacted Edinburgh Council in early September 2020.

She said: "It's so loud and it's worse on the weekends because it's just a train of cars, non-stop".

She then contacted all four of the city centre councillors in March 2021, of which, two responded. Both councillors, Jo Mowat and Claire Miller, have since been assisting with the problem.

The local raged: "I do want to emphasise the help from the two councillors. I think it's being held up with whoever the roads crew people are and no one wanting to take responsibility for it to have to repair it".

"I've tried to find out which utility it is so I can contact them directly, I even contacted the makers of the manhole cover," she added.

The last update that the person received was on August 12.

Scottish Water said there appears to be cables underneath it, instead of a pipe.

A spokesperson said: "Our teams have inspected the manhole and we do not believe it belongs to Scottish Water as it appears to contain a cable rather than a pipe. We have engaged with Edinburgh Council and continue to work closely with them when matters like this are raised."

Edinburgh Council have also released a similar statement, saying "We are aware of the issue surrounding the manhole cover and are actively liaising with the appropriate authorities to try and resolve the issue."

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