Dozens of sinkholes have appeared in the rural Hunter Valley community of Broke in the aftermath of flooding rains, filling up with the suffocating stench of sewage.
Dozens of sinkholes have appeared in the rural Hunter Valley community of Broke in the aftermath of flooding rains.Some of the sinkholes are the size of swimming pools and are filling with sewageResidents have told the ABC there are at least 30 sinkholes, also called erosion holes.
Angela Andonopoulos has been coordinating a community-driven flood recovery response and said sinkholes were the last thing that people needed."It's not just that they are refilling with water constantly, it is also the contamination factor. With floodwater there is also the issue with the collection of sewage."A property at Broke surrounded by sinkholes.
Singleton Shire Council said it was currently liaising with Public Works Advisory to investigate possible solutions to sinkholes within the township.The sinkholes have appeared in driveways, under houses, in front and back yards, and in paddocks.An expanding sinkhole on a Broke driveway.
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