25/10/2010 09:26 AM
Temporary fencing solutions have been installed at a river site following a destroyed barrier in Inverclyde raised serious safety concerns.
According to the Greenock Telegraph, a stretch of barrier that protects the public from the River Clyde was damaged, leaving it hanging over the water and exposing a clear gap over the river wall. A 20-year-old has appeared in court over the alleged incident.
Barriers have now been installed at the site to protect the public. The esplanade is a popular walk, with many visitors using it.
Now, local resident and community activist Tom McKenzie has told the newspaper a permanent solution is needed immediately.
"This stretch of fencing will have to be replaced urgently," he said.
"It would be dangerous to leave it like that, particularly at night-time. We had a similar scenario at Cove Road in Gourock a while ago, when part of the shore fencing gave way."
Inverclyde Council confirmed that fencing has been placed on order and would be replaced soon.
According to the Greenock Telegraph, a stretch of barrier that protects the public from the River Clyde was damaged, leaving it hanging over the water and exposing a clear gap over the river wall. A 20-year-old has appeared in court over the alleged incident.
Barriers have now been installed at the site to protect the public. The esplanade is a popular walk, with many visitors using it.
Now, local resident and community activist Tom McKenzie has told the newspaper a permanent solution is needed immediately.
"This stretch of fencing will have to be replaced urgently," he said.
"It would be dangerous to leave it like that, particularly at night-time. We had a similar scenario at Cove Road in Gourock a while ago, when part of the shore fencing gave way."
Inverclyde Council confirmed that fencing has been placed on order and would be replaced soon.
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