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We must all stand up to this suburban sprawl
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From David Richardson.
THE possibility of building on two games fields in Jersey (Les Quennevais and St Martin) are testament to the way Jersey is falling prey to unabated immigration and becoming overpopulated at an alarming rate.
Already this population influx is translating itself into increased pressure on our public amenities such as schools.
The knee jerk reaction of seeking to build on existing games fields is profoundly unwise. Bob Hill is correct in his outspoken concerns (JEP, 3 May). This rape of our land is as serious as a transgression of human rights.
These games fields have been used by our children for the last hundred or so years for recreation, football games and sporting events as well as community gatherings.
We should not repeat the mistakes of our neighbours in the UK where they have converted games pitches to development.
In Jersey we should value every square inch of land for nature or agriculture and stop swallowing up these areas for further school buildings. If we really need to build more school space, then let it be upwards so as to avoid this needless waste. We could easily renovate the existing schools and keep these games areas for perpetuity.
The loss of further green fields is as abhorrent and as invasive as building in the middle of a game reserve. Sport is hugely valued in Jersey as an essential part of our quality of life.
Those of us who still have our wits about us must stand up to the suburban sprawl now before we lose yet more areas to development especially our school playing fields.
As a species we are becoming increasingly aware that keeping fit is important to our health, morale and even, therefore, to our longevity and wisdom. So if we convert these games pitches to development, we are being both short-sighted and stupid.
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