By Luke Cross
lukecross@trinitysouth.co.uk
REASSURANCES made about infill material used on the Tesco tunnel site have been slammed by angry residents who want answers now.
The BBC's Inside Out programme claimed more than five weeks ago that the Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (IBAA) used to pack the tunnel in the heart of Gerrards Cross is toxic and contains known carcinogens.
Tesco, which was building a new tunnel over the Chiltern Railway line when it collapsed in June 2005, met with local councillors last week and reassured them that it is collating evidence to address concerns.
But this is not good enough for some residents who have been pursuing Tesco since the collapse.
Graham Hoenes, of Bulstrode Way, who has helped organise several Tesco protests in the village, said: "Why are the press and the public barred from these meetings? What are they afraid of?
"Tesco talk about having approval to use IBAA but do not confirm they have any proof that it is safe - environmentally or structurally."
Ros Hurn, of Bulstrode Way, said: "I am horrified at the complacency being shown by Tesco and some of our councillors over this issue.
"This matter is extremely urgent."
Pictured is the Tesco site at night C2257-1
Peter Hardy, leader of South Bucks District Council, insisted that his Environmental Health department had been actively seeking reassurances from Tesco.
Mr Hardy said: "I reject the use of the word barred – full information of the meeting was reported to the parish annual meeting the following day.
"We have been assured by Tesco that the material is safe and they are cooperating with us in further testing, the results of which will be made known once it has taken place.
"There has been no attempt to conceal any information by the council at any stage."
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