Harrogate Spring Water confirms pipeline project behind roadworks misery


Roadworks in Harrogate, causing significant disruption, are confirmed to be related to a Harrogate Spring Water pipeline project, despite the company's refusal to comment.
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Reader Neil Crabtree sent us a copy of a freedom of information request he sent to the council about the work, which said Harrogate Spring Water had been granted a roadwork licence from the council for £767.87.

Mr Crabtree said he understood the roadworks will continue on Oaker Bank, Penny Pot Lane, Cornwall Road and onto Harlow Moor Road, where Harrogate Spa Water is based.

We asked Harrogate Spring Water if it could confirm or deny this but the spokesperson declined to comment further.

The Curious Cow roadworks prompted a furious outburst by the owner of Pharmall Country Store last week, who was angry about the appearance of yet more four-way lights outside his business. The roadworks were initially advertised as lasting for just four days.

Mr Crabtree said he did not understand how a private business could be granted a licence for roadworks that bring so much disruption and only benefits the company. He added:

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