link.“There was an old cast iron pipe showing at the hole and the Coal Authority put some type of chips under the pipe and a layer of soft material on top of the pipe.“I have been on site on several occasions with Coal Authority since then.
Two big machines were brought on site a few weeks ago, done their part and left after a couple of days.“However, I am not happy with the time it is taking to complete the job and I would appreciate the Coal Authority finishing the job as soon as possible.”Although the sinkhole is not on the road, Councillor McKendrick believes it is starting to become a safety concern and wants the issue dealt with immediately.“The sinkhole is only four or five yards away from houses so it’s a safety hazard,” he.
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