Drain gratings stolen

Drain gratings stolen

SEVEN drain gratings have been stolen from an industrial estate in Llanelli over the weekend.

Council leaders have hit out at those responsible as they say their reckless behaviour is putting the safety of road-users and pedestrians at risk.

It will also cost the council almost £1,000 to replace them.

The thefts occurred at the Dafen Industrial Estate.

Council staff have made the area safe and are arranging for replacement gratings to be fitted as soon as possible.

The incident has been reported to the police who are investigating.

Residents are being asked to be vigilant and to report any suspicious or unusual activity, particularly outside of normal working hours.

Executive board member for the Councillor Philip Hughes said: “Unfortunately manhole covers and drain gratings are stolen from time to time, probably for their scrap value. However, this is extremely dangerous to both road-users and pedestrians and could result in a serious accident.

“The cost of replacing these manhole covers and drain gratings is also extremely costly, particularly during these tough financial times when there is so much pressure on budgets. This is money that could be better spent on essential maintenance works and frontline services.

“If the public have any information which may help police, or of they see anything unusual, please report it.”

If you have any information call Dyfed-Powys Police on 101