Safety concerns have led to delays in the investigation of a sinkhole that consumed a significant portion of a road in Surrey, according to the council in charge of the operation. Residents from 30 properties on High Street in Godstone were instructed to evacuate in the early hours of Tuesday as a precaution. The Godstone Parish Council announced that efforts to probe the sinkhole will resume the following week to determine its cause and assess the extent of the damage. Stabilization work is not expected to commence until at least February 26, with plans for repair and reconstruction to be formulated once the area is secure.
The sinkhole incident left several families feeling “homeless” and uncertain about when they could return to their residences. However, six families were allowed to go back to their homes on Friday, with CCTV cameras installed at the vacant properties and overnight security provided by Tandridge District Council. Additionally, a spokesperson from Riverdale Developments, responsible for building the William Way flats, assured residents that pre-construction ground investigations were thorough and the development was constructed according to industry standards under the guidance of approved contractors.
Tandridge District Council pledged to grant tax relief to affected residents and businesses, emphasizing the importance of assistance during this challenging period. Some insurance companies reportedly declined to cover accommodation costs, prompting the council to offer help to individuals struggling to find temporary lodging. Council leader Catherine Sayer expressed the council’s commitment to aiding the community and announced the opening of an information center at St Nicholas Youth Centre on Monday and Thursday afternoons, along with a scheduled public meeting at the same venue on Tuesday evening
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