Work to repair a “sinkhole” in a public parking lot in downtown Palmerston is expected to proceed soon, at a cost of around $80,000.
Public works director Brian Hansen told council at the Oct. 15 council meeting he had met with an engineering consultant the previous week to discuss solutions and the estimated cost.
Councillor Ron Elliott asked for an update on the project, as a result of concerns he’s been hearing from local citizens.
“When they hear the word sinkhole, they think … our town’s sinking, and that’s not the case,” said Elliott, who asked when work on the project would begin.
“ASAP,” Hansen replied.
The sinkhole was first discovered in August, when collapsing pavement was noticed in the parking lot at 105 Main Street West. A staff report indicates the problem appears to have originated when a mill on the property was torn down years ago, and the lot was not filled in properly.
The parking lot has been closed since the problem was discovered.
