AS the school summer holiday starts, a Bordon housebuilder is warning youngsters to stay away from building sites.

Housing developments under construction may look fun and exciting places to play, but Barratt Homes warned children they also posed serious risks.

“Building sites are full of potential dangers and, with the school summer holidays, it is important to remind children and their parents of the need to stay away from them,” construction director Jon Green 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 during the holiday time.”

Barratt Homes, which is building homes at the former Louisburg Barracks in the north of the town, holds regular safety talks and site visits for schools (pictured) 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. Barratt Homes is currently building new homes at a number of developments in Hampshire, including the New Quarter at the Louisburg site.