Residents in Bandon hit by twice by flooding with raw sewage filling some gardens
Flood hit residents in Bandon say there are big questions that need to be answered after two flooding incidents in the space of ten days.
Eight homes on New Road in the town were hit by flooding in the form of raw sewage filling their back gardens.
Ongoing works in the town to address flooding have been continuing for years and concern has now been expressed about their effectiveness.
Speaking to RedFM News Senator Tim Lombard says this situation is unacceptable and residents need assurance this won't happen again:
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