Clifton sinkhole to be repaired after three years
Much of Canynge Square's garden has been sealed off since Boxing Day 2020
Bristol City Council is finally set to repair a giant sinkhole, which first appeared in the Clifton area more than three years ago.
Part of the garden and road on Canynge Square has been cordoned off since Boxing Day 2020 when the hole first appeared, measuring a significant 9 metres by 5.5 metres squared, with a depth of around 5m.
The collapse happened, the council says, when a network of cellars under the garden failed.
Although owned by the council, the Canynge Square garden is managed by the Canynge Square Garden Committee, which has raised £50,000 towards the cost of the project.
The rest of the cost will be covered by the council, with a spokesperson saying work to repair the damage is due to begin on Monday 11 March and last for around 12 weeks.
Councillor Ellie King, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Communities, said: "I am pleased that the works to repair Canynge Square will be starting soon.
"I want to congratulate the local community for their fundraising efforts, a fantastic example of collaboration with the council.
"Thank you to everyone for their patience as we work to bring this historic green space back into full use.”
The repair plan will involve filling in two Georgian vaults under the green with foam concrete, and landscaping works to restore the affected area.
While the stabilisation works are taking place, the whole of Canynge Square garden will be closed.
Parking along the western side of the Square will be suspended from Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm throughout the works.
Nick Waugh, Chair of the Canynge Square Garden Committee, said: "We are pleased that the collaborative effort between the council and residents will address the sinkhole issue and restore the green space and reopen the road.
"This initiative exemplifies the strength of community spirit, and we look forward to the completion of the works so that we can safely enjoy the full garden once more.”
Griffiths, the council's appointed contractors, will be carrying out the stabilisation works.