Last night would be thieves attempted to break in to the Pavilion building on Eaton Street Park. This is not the first time such attempts have been made, however this was a more concerted effort and has resulted in more than cosmetic damage. Having scaled the perimeter fence the thieves used a metal rod to prise away a section of cladding only to find that the building is actually comprised of steel beneath the cladding. In spite of the fact that literally ‘nothing of value’ is held in the building, the building is designed to be secure but also has some aesthetic value by way of cladding.
Both buildings on site contain nothing more than some patio furniture (with a practically non-existent resale value)decorations for the Christmas Grotto and tea and coffee making facilities, there really is nothing worth stealing. Even if there had been we wouldn’t keep it there any longer.
Any machinery for grounds maintenance purposes is brought to site and taken away on the same day, except for some basic tools for weeding the bedding areas, brushing up and litter picking.
The Town Council and Friends of Eaton Street Park (who give their time freely) have worked hard to provide these buildings for the benefit of the Town, enabling increased use of the Park by as many residents as possible, it really is very disappointing to see mindless acts of vandalism and now theft halt the progress the park has made over the last few years, every penny spent repairing or replacing damaged items is one less that can be spent of the development of our park.
The attempted theft has been reported to Merseyside Police, and the local team will now pay additional attention to the site.
Attempted Break In At Eaton Street Pavilion
Last night would be thieves attempted to break in to the Pavilion building on Eaton Street Park. This is not the first time such attempts have been made, however this was a more concerted effort and has resulted in more than cosmetic damage. Having scaled the perimeter fence the thieves used a metal rod to prise away a section of cladding only to find that the building is actually comprised of steel beneath the cladding. In spite of the fact that literally ‘nothing of value’ is held in the building, the building is designed to be secure but also has some aesthetic value by way of cladding.
Both buildings on site contain nothing more than some patio furniture (with a practically non-existent resale value)decorations for the Christmas Grotto and tea and coffee making facilities, there really is nothing worth stealing. Even if there had been we wouldn’t keep it there any longer.
Any machinery for grounds maintenance purposes is brought to site and taken away on the same day, except for some basic tools for weeding the bedding areas, brushing up and litter picking.
The Town Council and Friends of Eaton Street Park (who give their time freely) have worked hard to provide these buildings for the benefit of the Town, enabling increased use of the Park by as many residents as possible, it really is very disappointing to see mindless acts of vandalism and now theft halt the progress the park has made over the last few years, every penny spent repairing or replacing damaged items is one less that can be spent of the development of our park.
The attempted theft has been reported to Merseyside Police, and the local team will now pay additional attention to the site.