Nottinghamshire housebuilder warn children about dangers of building sites

New homes developments under construction may look like exciting places to explore, but the developer is warning children and their parents that they can be extremely hazardous.

Mark Cotes, managing director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “Developers like ourselves are building more new homes at sites

all over the country, but until they are completed these places can be dangerous.

“While we do watch out for youngsters during the day and secure our developments at night, we would like to ask parents to ensure the safety of their children during the holidays, especially if they live near an active building site.”

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes host site visits for local children when possible, and hold regular safety talks for schools close to wherever it is building to encourage site safety and highlight the hazards of playing on or near construction sites.

David Wilson Homes North Midlands are building in the area at Thoresby Vale in Edwinstowe and Old Mill Farm in Brinsley.

And Barratt Homes North Midlands is currently building a range of properties in Nottinghamshire at Romans’ Quarter in Bingham, Fernwood Village in Fernwood, Beeston Quarter in Beeston and Gateford Park in Gateford.

And David Wilson Homes East Midlands is also building in Nottinghamshire at Romans’ Quarter and Fernwood Village, in addition to The Skylarks in East Leake.