The Ministry of Public Infra-structure is currently examining a depression east of the Kitty Roundabout, where a sinkhole had developed late in 2016.
Stabroek News sought to contact head of the Work Services Group for the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Geoffrey Vaughn but it was unable to get him. However, the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Krest Cummings, related that the ministry is currently “looking” at the situation but could not provide any further details.
A small sinkhole had initially developed in the area late in December 2016 and it was subsequently enlarged in order to apply a temporary fix.
One of the engineers had explained then to Stabroek News that the depression in the road, which resulted in the formation of the sinkhole, was due to a galvanized pipe bursting and water seeping under the road. Because of the excess water interacting with the earth, the road caved in, resulting in a traffic hazard. Major repair works then ensued.
The depression could be a sign that more repair works would have to be undertaken.