Nelson, NZ residents creatively proposed uses for a sinkhole before officials filled it in.

In Nelson, New Zealand, a small sinkhole sparked creativity among residents who formed the Halifax Hole Appreciation Society. They proposed ideas like turning the sinkhole into a swimming pool, custard pit, or vegetable garden before the city filled it in. The council praised the "funny and creative residents" and filled the 150mm by 150mm hole caused by a damaged sewer pipe.

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