Cordon may be needed as mystery items surveyed

Residents are being asked to prepare ahead of an examination of two unknown objects found at a building site in Plymouth.

The items were discovered last month on land between Bath Street and Martin Street in the Millbay area where 136 affordable homes are being built.

While it is believed the objects are most likely reinforced concrete or pieces of railway track, Plymouth City Council said it was "planning for all eventualities" for when the investigation work began on Monday.

It said an evacuation was not planned, but people have been advised to be prepared as there is a "small chance" a cordon might be asked for by experts checking the items.

Councillor Sally Haydon, cabinet member for community safety, advised people living in Millbay to think about what essential items to take with them and where they would stay if a cordon was put in place.

"If we do have to have a cordon, people who do not take items with them will be able to return home for emergency items of course," she added.

"But, on the off chance there is an evacuation, not having to return home will be one less thing to think about during the day."

More details and advice about the work are available on the council's website.

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