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A sinkhole opened at a Melbourne construction site in January 2026 during a pressure test, caused by human error despite known soil instability.
A sinkhole at AJ Burkitt Oval in Heidelberg, measuring 7.5 meters wide, formed in January 2026 during a pressure test on the North East Link tunnel project, according to a VIDA investigation.
The test was conducted in unstable ground despite data showing soil instability, making the collapse preventable due to human error.
The construction consortium Spark has since implemented new safety measures, including real-time monitoring and data alerts.
The site was filled with concrete and will be restored by March, with the project resuming and remaining on track for 2028 completion.
WorkSafe is monitoring the site.
A similar incident occurred in February 2025.
Un hundimiento se abrió en un sitio de construcción de Melbourne en enero de 2026 durante una prueba de presión, causada por error humano a pesar de la inestabilidad conocida del suelo.