A WRECCLESHAM man has voiced concerns about a barbed wire fence that has been erected at Wrecclesham recreation ground.

The barbed wire fencing has been placed along the border of the recreation ground and the old quarry and landfill site which is now managed by Cemex, a leading building materials company.

Located at the recreation ground, which Waverley Borough Council is responsible for, is an enclosed play area, a cricket pitch, tennis court and football pitch.

Richard Pullen told the Herald: “Barbed wire should not be used where the public can come in contact with it just by walking by or in normal everyday actions.

“Although it is not against the law to erect barbed wire along a public footpath, there are alternatives for a recreation ground that could have been used.

“Should a child be injured, there would probably be reason for a claim.”

According to Mr Pullen, the barbed wire fence is “within four or five metres” of the tennis courts”.

“Tennis balls are often hit to the edge or beyond of the sand pit and require retrieving,” he said.

“This is now a bit tricky.

“When barbed wire is erected along a border, the wire should be on the posts furthest away from the footpath.

“In the recreation ground, the wire is fixed on the posts on the rec side.”

“The whole point of this is there there are more suitable alternatives for a recreation ground.”

Responding to Mr Pullen’s concerns, a Waverley Borough Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm we were not consulted on the barbed wire fencing as it is not on our land.

“It was erected by Cemex, which manages the old quarry and landfill site adjacent to the recreation ground.”

The Herald approached Cemex for a statement, but had not received a response before the paper went to press.