No plans for new safety measures at Netherton reservoir following teen's death
A council has said that safety measures won't be improved at a reservoir site where a 16-year-old died.
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Tyrese Johnson, 16, got into difficulties at Lodge Farm Reservoir in Netherton, Dudley, on Tuesday July 23, marking the beginning of a 24-hour search effort that would sadly leave a community devastated.
Following the tragic death of Mr Johnson, thousands of people took to the petition website Change.org to call for more safety measures surrounding the reservoir.
The petition quickly gained over 1,000 signatures, with many taking to the comments section to call on Dudley Council to improve the safety of the Lodge Farm site.
Now, Councillor Damian Corfield, cabinet member for highways and environment services for Dudley Council, has said that after undertaking 'several site visits', the reservoir 'meets the expected safety standards'.
