A footpath near to the Wilderness Pond is shut (Image: Newsquest)
A busy footpath in a park in Ipswich is to be closed next week due to an unsafe tree.
Ipswich Borough Council has shut the boardwalk adjacent to the wilderness pond in Christchurch Park while they monitor a large horse chestnut tree.
The footpath is expected to be closed until at least next Tuesday.
⚠️ The boardwalk by the wilderness pond in Christchurch Park will be closed, while we monitor the health of a large horse chestnut tree nearby.
— IpswichGov (@IpswichGov) July 13, 2023
The boardwalk is expected to be closed until at least Tuesday (18 July). pic.twitter.com/WCtP9xsbt5
"Work will commence next week to make the area safe," a sign at the scene said.
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