Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

Halkirk: A local man is facing flooding fears after roadworks for better broadband. Alex Crawford lives on George Street. He says a contractor’s lorry damaged the kerb and pavement outside his home.

Alex is worried that if it rains heavily, water will flood his garden. He spoke to the contractors, who promised to fix the issue. The road is narrow, and a 20-ton lorry caused the damage while trying to turn.

The pavement now has a dent, which could lead to water pooling in his garden. Alex has reached out to the contractors but hasn’t heard back yet. Other locals have also complained about the disruption caused by the broadband work.

One resident shared photos of a poorly repaired trench on social media. Another local woman said Highland Broadband quickly responded to her concerns about damage to her garden.

Highland Broadband acknowledged the issues and apologized for the disruption. They emphasized their commitment to improving broadband in Halkirk. They aim to turn the village into one of the fastest broadband areas in the UK by March.