In Surrey, a significant incident was reported following the emergence of a massive sinkhole that led to the evacuation of over 30 homes. Residents of Godstone were instructed to evacuate quickly as the sinkhole, reaching 19 meters in length, developed overnight on February 17. In the aftermath, engineers investigating the site discovered an abandoned network of Victorian sand mining tunnels, which may have contributed to the sinkhole's formation. Lloyd Allen, from Surrey County Council, is overseeing the investigation and repairs, expected to conclude by December 2023.
Months after a massive sinkhole sparked a major incident in Surrey, a network of underground Victorian tunnels have been discovered close to the site.
Residents of quiet Surrey village of Godstone were told to get out as quickly as possible after a huge crater swallowed a street overnight on February 17.
Lloyd Allen, infrastructure manager at Surrey County Council, stated, 'Currently, we're investigating the Victorian tunnels, plotting them to see the extent of them and where they go.'
Thirty households were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared on Monday night in Godstone, Surrey.
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