Cardiff's Central Square is already filthy and it isn't even finished yet

The new Central Square development is already looking dirty despite the fact that it's not even finished.

Designed to be an impressive first sight to greet rail visitors to the Welsh capital, it has already fallen into a filthy state.

The development is part of a huge area of rebuilding work outside Central Station.

The new BBC, Cardiff University School of Journalism and Hugh James offices have been completed along with an expansive paved area with trees and benches.

Prepare for some sticky shoes (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

Dirt, litter and stains cover the paving slabs which just months ago were immaculate.

According to Cardiff Council the state is down to issues with their street washers.

A spokesman for Cardiff Council said: " The council is currently experiencing operational issues with our street washing machine. Every effort is being made to lease an additional vehicle while essential repairs are carried out."

These pictures show the state of the pavements:

Grim (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

Dirt is already all over the pavement (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

Stains from liquid cover the floor around the new benches (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

It is not pretty in places (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

Parts of the benches already look worn (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

Tyre marks can be seen across the slabs (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

The area leading round to the river is also dirty (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

The area is part of a grand plan for this part of the city centre (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

One day there will be a bus station here... (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

It is already starting to look grubby (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

The lack of rain recently has not helped (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)

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The gulls have wasted no time settling into their new hunting grounds (WalesOnline/Rob Browne)