A MEETING is due to be held in a bid to break the deadlock over a play park.

Bovis Homes installed the park in Cavalry Road, Colchester, in 2011 but it has not been adopted by Colchester Council due to concerns over the potential contamination of soil on the site.

The park has become an eyesore for residents who have been keen to use it.

Last year, Bovis Homes assured residents the park would be adopted by the council this summer but that has still not happened.

Town mayor Nick Cope pressed the council for answers.

A council spokesman said: “The planning permission for the development requires the site, including the play area, to be suitably free of any potential contamination.

“We have been monitoring the safe delivery of this play park over several years but to date the reports submitted in relation to it have yet to satisfy the council’s expert and further information has been sought.”

“While the delivery of the park is unfortunately being delayed it is vital we ensure it is absolutely safe for use before it is opened.

“We hope Bovis will work with us to resolve the issue in a timely manner to allow residents to use this important facility.”

Based on the information provided by Bovis Homes and their specialist consultants, IDOM Merebrook, Environmental Protection teams are unable to confirm there are no unacceptable contamination risks to families using the park.

A Bovis Homes spokesman said: “We are meeting the local authority this week when we hope we can reach agreement on how and when adoption happens.”