Dear Parent / Carer
 
A new temporary cordon of 300 metres will be put in place today  (23 February 2024) as the removal of the unexploded wartime bomb in Keyham takes place.  
 
Following more information partners have agreed that the safest and least impactful option is to remove the device from St Michael Avenue and travel to the Torpoint Ferry slipway – for the bomb to be disposed of at sea (beyond the Breakwater).  
 
Highly trained bomb disposal experts will carefully remove the device from the property and it will be transported by road in a military convoy, west along Parkside and Royal Navy Avenue, joining at the junction on Saltash Road to continue south joining Albert Road, turning right along Park Avenue and heading down Ferry Road to the Torpoint Ferry terminal.  
 
However, in order for this to happen, we need support from residents in the area along the route. Anyone who lives within 300 metres of the route will need to leave their homes TODAY for about three hours. You will need to leave your home by 2pm and we anticipate you will be able to return by 5pm. If you need help or support to do this, please call 01752 668000. 
 
We have been advised that although busses transporting our students home at the end of the day will continue to run there may be some travel disruption this afternoon, especially in the vicinity of the convoy route.
 
The main trainline will be closed, ferries (including the Torpoint Ferry) will be suspended and buses will be diverted.  
Once the operation is complete, the Police will begin to reopen the roads.  
Everyone must avoid the area during this period.  
 
For more information and the online address tracker to see if you are impacted: Major Incident updates | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK
 
If you have a concern about your child being able to get home this evening please contact us by Email: admin@sjhcsc.co.uk
 
Yours Sincerely
 
Mr Marner
 
Assistant Principal