Date to fix sinkhole outside homes not yet set

A community is still living with a sinkhole in a residential road outside their homes - four months after it opened up due to a burst water pipe - because Thames Water says it does not have a start date for it to be fixed.

Part of Kidmore Road in Caversham Heights, Berkshire, collapsed in mid January following the burst pipe, which disrupted water supplies to about 20 homes.

The pipe was fixed but the water firm said grouting was needed to "safely stabilise" the affected area with a date yet to be given by its specialist geotechnical contractors.

Once the work gets under way it will take up to 12 weeks to complete. A road closure and diversion route remains in place.

The water company said: "We understand that the delay in starting works has caused frustration, and we want to reassure residents that we're doing everything we can to move things forward.

"We apologise for the delay and thank residents for their continued patience and understanding. We'll provide another update as soon as the start date is confirmed."

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