Council notice at St Alban's car park as substance seeps from ceiling
A council has issued a warning over potential damage to vehicles using a car park which has "calthemite seeping from the ceiling". St Albans City & District Council put up the signs in the Civic Centre car park which advised people to "park at your own risk". The notice issued by the council stated: "We are working to prevent and remove the substance as it forms but please ensure you check above the bay before parking."The authority have been approached by the BBC for comment.
A calthemite is a type of mineral deposit which can form on man-made structures, and can be similar in appearance to stalactites in caves.The multi-storey car park is owned by and situated next to St Albans City & District Council. The notice also stated that the council "will not be liable" for any damages.
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