Residents are worried about ongoing subsidence near the River Clyde, urging the council to take action before it leads to serious problems.
Glasgow: Residents are raising alarms about subsidence near the River Clyde. John Crossan, who lives in the Gorbals, is particularly concerned about areas close to Adelphi and Crown Streets. He feels that if the council doesn’t act soon, it could lead to safety issues.
He mentioned that more subsidence could cause serious structural damage. It’s a bit alarming, right? He even asked, “Will they have to collapse before anything is done?”
This problem isn’t new. It dates back to 2017 when the Clyde’s weir failed, causing water levels to drop significantly. Back then, one of the gates jammed open, leading to unstable riverbanks.
Fast forward to now, and a section of the pathway is still closed off. John said the council has been monitoring the situation since 2017, but he’s frustrated with the lack of action. He’s been waiting for repairs that are supposedly set to happen this year.
John feels like the council has just fenced off the area and forgotten about it. He even tried to get more information through a Freedom of Information request but didn’t get a proper response. It’s like pulling teeth to get answers!
He’s not alone in his worries. The erosion along the bank between Crown and Florence Streets has been getting worse, especially after some trees were cut down for sewer work. John reached out to the council about this too, but he hasn’t heard back.
Every storm seems to make things worse, and he’s left wondering if anyone is actually going to do something about it. A council spokesperson did say they’re planning repairs this year, but residents are still anxious.
