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In the bustling heart of Melbourne, a recent incident has highlighted an often overlooked urban challenge: the sudden emergence of sinkholes. These geological surprises, while rare, pose significant risks to public safety and infrastructure. The occurrence of a sizable sinkhole on Collins Street, a busy thoroughfare in Melbourne’s central business district, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilant infrastructure maintenance and the role of water leaks detection in urban planning.… Read More

Ground sinkholes can be very dangerous indeed. As well as the dangers of being on or above the ground, the ground itself can suddenly slip away, swallowing us up along with our homes and vehicles. So what are sinkholes and how do they form?

They are literally holes formed by the subsidence of the earth when three factors combine: water, erosion and time.… Read More