Walkers say they are shocked after a housing developer seemingly used large plastic items, old clothes and computer parts to create a pathway on an 'eco park'. Persimmon Homes says the footpath is not yet finished and will be completed to the 'correct standard'.
An 'eco park' was proposed on the site of the new Teal Close housing development in Gedling. It comes as part of the ongoing construction of the so-called "mini city" just off Colwick Loop Road.
Hundreds of homes are being constructed in various phases. However those who regularly use the grassland around the lagoons have noticed a bizarre feature of the new eco park.
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Jo Swann, who regularly walks around the area, says she noticed much of a new footpath on the park had been built using plastics, computer parts, old shoes and dozens of pieces of recycled waste products. Concern for dogs being taken for walks in the area have also been raised as the footpath base is filled with glass and similarly sharp objects.
She believes it to be recycled waste which has been used as a substrate for the pathways and told Nottinghamshire Live: "It was quite shocking really. There is a dyke which runs from Teal Close and I noticed they had done some work over there and it became apparent there was all this rubbish under my feet.
"I think this block of land was portioned off for a buffer zone to protect the lagoon and the wildlife, which is ironic. I'm not sure if the rubbish hasn't been broken down enough. I presume they are going to go over it, but I'm sure there are heavy metals in it which could make their way to the lagoons."
It is understood the pathways are not yet complete. Nottinghamshire Live approached the developer for comment.
A spokesman for Persimmon Homes said: “The construction of the eco park footpath is in progress and not yet complete. We understand the concerns raised and will ensure that the footpath, when completed, is built to the correct standard and approved specification.”
