Ongoing construction works at Swindon’s Tadpole Garden Village are unsafe and pose a "serious threat" to children, according to one resident.

In the latest phase of development at Tadpole Garden Village, roads are being worked on by the Bristol-based company Crest Nicholson.

Sandy Jonsson, 60, has been a resident of the area for the past four years and is worried about the safety of residents during the latest works.

“They’re moving big lorry loads of dirt throughout residential areas,” explained Mrs Jonsson

“It appears they are going in excess of the 20 miles per hour limit which creates a serious threat.”

Swindon Advertiser: The first work on Tadpole Garden Village began back in 2013.The first work on Tadpole Garden Village began back in 2013. (Image: Newsquest)

One of these areas is on Greene Street which is a busy road for children and parents each morning making the daily commute to the local schools.

“Having witnessed the volume of lorries on the site, I would suggest that it is only a matter of time before a child is impacted,” added Mrs Jonsson.

Work first started on the area in 2013 but has continued ever since, causing some health issues to residents including Mrs Jonsson.

“I have personally had two incidents of my car windscreen being smashed in the last four years,” she recounted.

“Once was a lump of mud containing gravel and the other time was a rock. I contacted them directly and the issue remains unresolved.”

Swindon Advertiser: The view of Greene Street, the current hotspot of construction works in Tadpole Garden Village.The view of Greene Street, the current hotspot of construction works in Tadpole Garden Village. (Image: Newsquest)

Alongside the issues of speed of the vehicles and the debris that they are moving, there are also sections of the pavement that are largely inaccessible due to the construction.

“People are having to step into the road, increasing the risk further,” said Mrs Jonsson.

There are four schools in the vicinity including three primary schools and much of the work is occurring during commuting hours.

“If they did the work before 9:00 and before 15:00, it would not impact the children," advised Mrs Jonsson.

Swindon Advertiser: Tadpole Farm Primary Academy, which is located on Greene Street, mere metres away from the heavy construction.Tadpole Farm Primary Academy, which is located on Greene Street, mere metres away from the heavy construction. (Image: Newsquest)

The worry remains in the area that as these building works show no real sign of ending, neither does the safety risk posed by them.

“My car is one thing, but cars are disposable. People are not,” concluded Mrs Jonsson.

“For commercial desire to complete the estate, they seem to have lost the bigger human picture and the quality of life has been compromised.”

Following this, the Adver contacted Crest Nicholson for comment.

“The safety of residents and colleagues is our biggest priority. Our contractors are working within the permitted hours to minimise disruption,” said a spokesperson for the company.

“We appreciate residents’ patience whilst these works are completed."