A WEEK after the rains in Hazelmere the bitumen leading to Thiess mining distribution yard remains submerged despite the clear weather, prompting residents to raise concerns about the lack of adequate drainage.

Echo News paid a visit to the location along Lakes Road which visitors have taken to marking as a tourist attraction on Google as “The Great Lake”.

Workers exiting the Thiess mining distribution yard in high-vis on Tuesday afternoon swerved on the road, hesitating and trying to discern the shallowest route through the water.

Still, bow waves rippled along the axles of their vehicles as they accelerated through the body of water sitting just beyond the workplace.

A week prior, commuters shared pictures of the inundated road online with humorous reviews.

“Makes my usually boring commute to work much more exciting,” reviewer Hannah Lee said.

“Will my car make it through today?

“Only one way to find out.”

Reviewer Trudi Coshan said it had cost her a starter motor to drive through while reviewer Reagan Tan attached a photo showing Lakes Road flooded up to the line at the stop sign before Stirling Crescent.

“Great for deep cleaning underside of car,” Reagan Tan said.

A Hazelmere commuter contacted Echo News on Monday to raise the issue of the drainage on Lakes Road.

“I’ve been in the area since 1971 and there’s only been one other winter that’s been so wet and this is one of the worst floods of the road that I’ve seen,” the commuter said.

“Having contacted the City of Swan about it and raised a complaint since June, the issue has not been resolved.

“They are well aware of this, and it needs to be addressed.”

Main Roads confirmed Stirling Crescent and Lakes Road were local roads and under the care and control of the City of Swan.

The City of Swan has been contacted for comment.