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flag A sinkhole opened at a Melbourne construction site in January 2026 during a pressure test, caused by human error despite known soil instability.

flag 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. flag The test was conducted in unstable ground despite data showing soil instability, making the collapse preventable due to human error. flag The construction consortium Spark has since implemented new safety measures, including real-time monitoring and data alerts. flag The site was filled with concrete and will be restored by March, with the project resuming and remaining on track for 2028 completion. flag WorkSafe is monitoring the site. flag A similar incident occurred in February 2025.

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