The Public Infrastructure Ministry is currently examining the depression east of the Kitty Roundabout, Georgetown, where a sinkhole has developed.
A section of the Kitty roundabout
When contacted about the issue on Tuesday, the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Krest Cummings, related that the Ministry is aware of the sinkhole and its senior engineer, Sherod Parkenson, is currently looking at the situation.
One of the engineers had explained that the depression in the road, which resulted in the formation of the sinkhole, was due to a galvanised pipe bursting and water seeping under the road.
The depression could be a sign that more repair works will have to be undertaken.
When this publication visited the area on Tuesday the depression was visible and it was also observed that several areas were eroding.
A civilian related that persons use a pipeline in the centre of the roundabout which resulted in a huge hole close to the road. The project, which was completed in June 2018, cost some $78.9 million.
In 2017, a decision was made to have the roundabout constructed at the Kitty Sea Wall where the sinkholes occurred to create a smoother flow of traffic.
The roundabout has reduced waiting and stoppage time for motorists heading to the East Coast of Demerara and those using Carifesta Avenue, Vlissengen Road, and the Kitty Public Road.
