A sinkhole in the centre of the road at Coronation Street in Barry first appeared on Sunday, July 26. A resident reported it to Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Council workers attended immediately and filled the hole as a temporary measure. However, on Wednesday, July 29, the same part of the road caved in again. Staff returned that afternoon for further remedial work, but the hole has now appeared for a third time.
Residents' concerns
A resident told WalesOnline she and neighbours are worried there could be a far bigger issue. She said: "[I'm] worried about it opening further because we don't know how wide or deep it is under the surface."
Another concern is that there is only one road in and out of Coronation Street and Fryatt Street. People walk their dogs and children play on the green. The resident added: "There have been concerns raised regarding the green area, when the original buildings in the 1970s were demolished, they didn't demolish the basements. The green area is all uneven where they have started falling through. I remember holes opening up on the green when I was a child in the 80s and 90s."
She said: "It probably doesn't look like a massive issue but you don't know how big it is underneath."
Council response
The cause of the sinkhole is currently unknown. The council said it has taken steps to protect road users and ensure public safety. Dwr Cymru has also been notified. A spokesman for Vale of Glamorgan council said: “The council is aware of this issue and has taken standard steps to protect road users and ensure public safety while further investigation work takes place. The matter has also been reported to Dwr Cymru Welsh Water as some of its infrastructure may be affected. We will continue to monitor the situation and work with Dwr Cymru to carry out any repair work.” Dwr Cymru has been approached for comment.
