Barwon Water confirms cause of 3-metre-deep sinkhole on Myers Street

A CONFIRMED break in a sewer pipe has left a three-metre-deep sinkhole along Myers Street causing State Emergency Services to attend the scene.

Repairs have been scheduled for Tuesday 5, 2021 after motorists were encouraged to avoid the area.

The sinkhole was reported yesterday morning after a vehicle travelling along the area struck the hazard.

Geelong Police attended the scene at about 10:30am and quickly gained control of the situation which was obstructing traffic well into the night.

The matter was soon referred to Barwon Water who suspected a minor pipe failure upon first inspection.

Further investigations have confirmed a break in the sewer pipe and manhole at the Myers Street location.

Barwon Water crews carried out further inspections on the pipe last night and were able to confirm that the remainder was in good condition.

Acting director Shaun Cumming said the sinkhole “caused minor damage to the road on Myers Street, adjacent to the Haymarket Carpark”.

“There is no disruption to sewerage services for our customers,” he said.

Traffic continued to be diverted into the night as cars were encouraged to avoid a section of the road located near the Moorabool Street intersection.

The SES Geelong Unit were called to the scene yesterday morning with a spokesperson crediting the fast response made by police to gain control of the situation.

“When we arrived Victoria Police had it under control, they diverted traffic and had already contacted Council and Barwon Water.”

Barwon Water are currently working to quickly resolve the issue while restoring the road to allow the return of safe traffic flow in the area.

“We apologise for the inconvenience and will provide further updates via social media,” he said.

Work is expected to be completed by this evening.