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Dip in middle of road - early sink hole sign??

Reported via mobile in the Road Defect category anonymously at 01:02, Fri 9 August 2024 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6334461.

There is a significant dip in the road that is not a pothole but rather a sinking of the highway it’s probably been there 5-7 days. Perhaps this could indicate something has collapsed below the surface of the road.

Approximately outside no 4 The Grove.

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  • Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Bromley Council at 01:03, Fri 9 August 2024

  • We have investigated this report and assessed the issue to be the responsibility of Thames Water. We have therefore referred the enquiry to Thames Water. Issues with Thames Water infrastructure can be reported directly to Thames Water via: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/ help/ report-a-problem

    State changed to: third party responsibility

    Posted by Bromley Council at 13:42, Mon 12 August 2024

  • I have called Thames water to check on progress of this problem, and they have confirmed that their engineers have inspected this dip in the road and in their opinion it is not their responsibility.

    Please can you investigate further and if necessary liaise with Thames water to get the problem fixed. Thank you

    Posted anonymously at 07:45, Thu 3 October 2024

  • LBB is aware, this matter is in-hand and works will be raised in due course.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 17:02, Wed 9 October 2024

  • This is a danger to traffic and thereby pedestrians as it is easy for someone to lose control of their vehicle as the hole is deep and difficult to see. What does due course mean? Months/years? Do you have an estimate? Many thanks

    State changed to: Open

    Posted anonymously at 08:53, Thu 10 October 2024

  • You are directed to our previous response, the area officer will raise works as soon as possible. Not weeks, months or years.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 17:35, Thu 10 October 2024

  • Thank you for redirecting me to your previous answer, Which I’ve clearly read, but “in due course” gives no indication of actual timescale. Your latest response is much more helpful – thank you.

    Posted anonymously at 10:38, Fri 11 October 2024

  • This is because officers are unable to give precise time frames.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 10:31, Mon 14 October 2024

  • Works have been raised.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 10:32, Mon 14 October 2024

  • Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Bromley Council at 13:50, Mon 14 October 2024

  • Please bear with us. These works are still outstanding with our Minor Works contractor and will be completed soon.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 09:51, Fri 25 October 2024

  • We are sorry that this work has not yet been completed. We are working with our Minor Works contractor in an effort to resolve this issue.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 10:33, Thu 31 October 2024

  • Works to address this defect are in-progress.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 15:34, Thu 7 November 2024

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    Having examined the hole since it was opened up, this sinkhole appears to have resulted from the partial collapse of a rather large brick dome structure beneath the road. Could you confirm what this structure is and whether it has any historical significance? It looks like an old ice house or something similar, perhaps connected to the old Wickham House. If so, are you taking steps to preserve it?

    Posted anonymously at 17:07, Thu 7 November 2024

  • This is being investigated, no further information is available at this time.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 18:17, Thu 7 November 2024

  • Works pending consultation.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 11:01, Tue 19 November 2024

  • I’m still waiting for an answer to my question posted on the 7th of November.

    Posted anonymously at 05:25, Mon 25 November 2024

  • This matter is still under professional consultation and we are unable to add further comment until we have received their report.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 12:16, Wed 27 November 2024

  • Appropriate action has been taken to resolve the issue.

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Bromley Council at 08:27, Tue 17 December 2024

  • Thank you for using FixMyStreet to report your concerns to Bromley.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Bromley Council at 11:45, Tue 17 December 2024

  • I’m still waiting for an update to my question dated 7th November.

    Posted anonymously at 13:16, Tue 17 December 2024

  • In response to the earlier question, the structure isn’t of any historical significance and does not require preservation.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 13:31, Tue 17 December 2024

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