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Work on major Plymouth road suspended after more WW2 grenades found

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
January 13, 2017
in Community News
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Work on the Derriford transport scheme has been suspended following the discovery of more WW2 grenades on Tavistock Road.

Ten white phosphorus grenades were found on Tuesday afternoon and a further fourteen were found yesterday, 13th January.

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In a joint statement, Devon and Cornwall Police and Plymouth City Council said yesterday:

Plymouth City Council has suspended excavation work for the Derriford Transport Scheme following the discovery of more white phosphorus grenades on Tavistock Road today.

Ten World War Two grenades were found on Tuesday afternoon and controlled detonations were carried out by the Royal Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. A further 14 grenades were found and removed today.

Public safety and the safety of workers on site has to be our primary concern but we recognise the huge impact that closing one of the city’s arterial routes has on the community and the travelling public.

With the potential for more of these devices to be found the decision has been made to suspend all excavation work until we agree the best steps to identify any further devices and manage their safe removal to allow these essential works to continue.

The council will agree a plan jointly with its contractor, the police, explosive ordnance experts and partners, including the emergency services.

We appreciate the public’s patience during these unexpected incidents and will issue an update as soon as possible. In the meantime arrangements are being made to secure and monitor the site and under no circumstances must anyone attempt to access the excavated area.

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