A housing developer has assured it has fastened security issues flagged by a building supervisor at a Dumbarton constructing web site.
Anxious resident Leslie James Fahy stated he recognized a number of security hazards on the Miller Properties web site, the place 76 new properties are being constructed.
The problems recognized by Leslie, who works as a building supervisor, included a gaping gap beneath the fence, the Heras fence panels being solely single clipped when they need to be double clipped, a concrete block on prime of a wall, the fence panels being open and a fence panel blocking an individual’s wood fence gate.
Leslie stated: “I used to be strolling in direction of Overtoun once I got here throughout it on April 18. It was greater than six weeks later and the top panel was nonetheless open. I discover this stuff as a result of I work within the building trade, and I do know what's required to make the location safe.
“It is a matter that must be picked up and rectified. I had no intention of reporting it as a result of I totally anticipated somebody on-site to rectify it. It was six weeks it was like that, and I can’t perceive why it was like that for thus lengthy.”
Miller Properties advised the Lennox Herald it has now fastened the issues recognized by Leslie.
A spokesperson stated: “We take well being and security very severely for our workers, clients and the native communities through which we're constructing new properties.
“The problems surrounding the fencing panels on the general public footpath have been rectified guaranteeing there are not any additional issues to passing pedestrians.
“As for the fence masking a door, following session and settlement with our consumer this was deliberately put in place because of ongoing works changing their wood backyard fence.
“The steel fencing was erected over their gate to safe the realm when close by bushes have been eliminated. As soon as works are full the protection fencing might be taken down.
“We recognize native residents might determine web site points forward of our groups and we've a devoted contact quantity to register any issues. We ship very excessive well being and security requirements throughout our websites and welcome an in depth working relationship with the group.”