A HOMEOWNER said it is only a matter of time before someone is killed as a result of sea water constantly flooding their road and surrounding areas.

Residents near Carter Fold, Grange, have been urging local authorities to take action for the last 18 months since moving into the property.

The housing estate has been assessed and a pump has been put in situ.

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However there are difficulties with unblocking the culvert and re-digging the water channels on the bay side due to the area being listed as a Special Scientific Interest site in Cumbria.

Sea water accumulates in line with tides every 12 hours, irrespective of whether it is raining or not.

Over the New Year period, the water reached waist height because no-one was able to come and turn the pump on, said one resident.

One concerned resident said: "We can’t get out of our driveways and everyone in Sedgwick Court nearby is having the same problem. It also stops people parking to access the promenade.

“All the residents are always on tide watch to see when it is safe to leave or if we can come back to our houses.

“It’s got to the point where this is steadily getting worse by the week and it is now impacting people’s lives. It’s just horrendous.”

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It comes after we published the news that efforts are being stepped up to ‘find a sustainable solution’ to flooding on Meathop Road, which is resulting in bosses at Grange Golf Club to fear for its future.

READ MORE HERE: ‘Worse than ever before’ – Flooding chaos at golf club that fears for its future

The resident added: “There are three main areas in Grange that have been highlighted. The golf course, Meathop Road and this area.

“You are potentially going to start getting houses flooded.

“There are people wading through standing water and I’m worried because the population in Grange isn’t the youngest.

“At high tide, an ambulance crew wouldn’t be able to get through to save someone’s life. That’s how bad it is.

“God forbid someone falls and bangs their head. Surely someone can see this is a health and safety hazard.

“This has been going on for years and years, yet nothing has ever happened. It’s frustrating with the time it’s taking. They need to action something now.”

In response, a spokesperson for Westmorland and Furness Council said: “We are acutely aware of the ongoing challenges faced by our communities due to flooding and the worry this brings.

"Addressing these issues is a priority for the council and our focus remains on the welfare of our residents and the protection of their properties.

“We have carefully allocated resources to ensure that essential measures such as the deployment of pumps, extensive surveying and permitting processes are prioritised to prevent flooding in vulnerable areas.

“However, as the lead local authority responsible for Flood and Coastal Risk Management, there are environmental regulations and licensing processes which must be adhered to in order to ensure compliance and effective resolution.

"As such, we work tirelessly to balance the immediate needs of our residents with the long-term financial sustainability of the council.

“We appreciate the patience and support of our residents and communities as we continue to strive for solutions that are both effective and financially responsible.

"The council is dedicated to pursuing all available avenues to protect our communities from these ever-increasing environmental challenges.”