A colossal sinkhole, measuring 10 metres wide, emerged in Dover Heights following a weekend of heavy rainfall.
A combination of sudden downpours and runoff along Oceanview Avenue caused the sinkhole, which swallowed part of a road.
The dramatic incident took place on a street where a sizable landslip had previously occurred a year earlier. Although no injuries were reported, NSW SES volunteers, along with police and Fire and Rescue NSW officers, swiftly responded to secure the area and divert water away from nearby properties.
Waverley Council, which had already invested in stabilisation works near the site following the landslip, revealed plans to fast-track permanent repairs. These works, originally scheduled to commence in a few weeks, will now begin immediately, aiming to establish a retaining wall and enhanced stormwater infrastructure to address the demands of future extreme weather events.
The Dover Heights sinkhole is one of many incidents requiring emergency response in Sydney following the heavy rainfall. SES crews have attended over 140 calls, mostly related to leaking roofs, fallen trees, and one flood rescue incident, where the individual managed to escape danger before help arrived.
Published Date 27-May-2024
