Major incident declared Godstone sinkhole

Wednesday 19 February 4.30pm

The development of a sinkhole in Godstone has been declared a Major Incident and is being managed by the Surrey Local Resilience Forum, with Surrey County Council as the lead agency.

The road into Godstone from the A25 is closed and diversions are in place. Please visit Surrey County Council road works map for the diversion route. Please avoid the area.

The site continues to be assessed by structural experts, to manage the risk and understand what needs to be done to make the site safe and start repair work.

Advice and information

We are providing advice and support about emergency accommodation to local residents who have been asked to leave their homes while investigations are continuing to make the area safe.

We have set up a temporary Information Centre - St Nicholas Youth Centre Godstone, which will be open:

• Thursday 10-12pm and 2-4pm.
• Friday 10-12pm.

Residents who have been asked to evacuate their homes can also call 01883 722000 for advice about emergency accommodation. 

Water supply

SES Water has restored the water supply to the wider area. Affected homes near the sinkhole remain without water, power and gas services.  

Bin collections

Residents should put their bins out as usual on Thursday 20 February. If your bins are not collected, please leave them out and we will collect them as soon as possible. 

Businesses 

Affected businesses may be able to get a reduction on business rates by contacting the valuation office. 

More information

We will keep this page updated.

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