STAY away from Bordon’s building sites during the summer holidays - that is the warning to children from one of the town’s developers.

New-home developments under construction may look like exciting places to play, but Barratt Homes is warning children they also pose serious dangers.

Barratt is currently working on developments across the county including the New Quarter in Bordon and managing director Jon Green wants local kids to steer clear.

“Building sites are full of potential dangers and, as the school summer holidays are here, it is important to remind children and their parents of the need to stay away from them,” he said. “Youngsters are often on the lookout for somewhere new and exciting to play, but construction sites are not adventure playgrounds. While our construction teams watch out for youngsters during the day and we secure our sites at night, we also ask parents to make sure they know where their children are.”

Barratt Homes holds regular safety talks and site visits for schools that are located close to where it is building - to highlight the hazards of playing on or near building sites.

“It’s important to get youngsters thinking about the dangers that exist to emphasise the message they should stay away from building sites,” Mr Green added.