Council say they are on track to finish 'leaking tombs' investigations at Ayr Cemetery

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Council chiefs insist they are on track to complete a probe into ‘leaking tombs’ at Ayr Cemetery. Investigation work is continuing at the eastern side of the site with dozens of graves under inspection.Below ground graves are being delicately checked using cameras to search for suspected 'water ingress'.Mourners were told earlier this month that they would be unable to visit loved ones' graves at the cemetery whilst the work takes place.

This week, Ayrshire Live was contacted by concerned families who worried the probe will last longer than the three weeks originally stated.

The major job to check each grave across a vast section of the cemetery started on Monday, January 10 and is expected to finish by Monday, January 31.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.However, despite concerns, the council believes it is on target to complete its work on time.Bosses have remained tight-lipped on how many graves are being looked at.It is understood that the investigation was called after concerns over flooding were raised by a one member of the public.But a large area of the cemetery has been cordoned off using 8ft high metal fences as work continues.A council spokesperson said: “The investigation works currently underway are scheduled to be finished by January 31, 2022 with the fencing being removed thereafter.“The whole section of chambers has been cordoned off and