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Notice after substance seeps from car park ceiling

Katy Lewis/BBC A white piece of paper is stuck on a wall which states 'Advisory Notice' in bold at the top. It is issued by the council advising people to be careful where they park due to the substance. Katy Lewis/BBC
An advisory notice was put up in the Civic Centre Car Park by the local authority

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.

Katy Lewis/BBC The ceiling of the carpark which is made out of grey concrete. There are white and black patches on the ceiling, and a rusted pipe leading down the wall. Katy Lewis/BBC
A white substance could be seen on parts of the car park ceiling

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