West end crater awaits repair

Work to repair a sinkhole which appeared in a residential street in Aberdeen’s west end is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

An area of Viewfield Road has been cordoned off since a section of carriageway caved in four weeks ago. The road is closed between its junction with Kepplestone Gardens and the south side of the entrance to the Gordon Highlanders Regimental Museum.

Scottish Water was called in to investigate the 4ft by 4ft hole which appeared on June 25.

Repairs have taken longer than first anticipated after excavations – carried out by Chap on behalf of Scottish Water – found damage to both the foul and storm sewers.

The depth of the damage meant that structural engineering was required to carry out the work safely.

Work was delayed again when it was discovered that a custom part had to be manufactured to complete the job.

Last night, local councillor Martin Greig, said it was helpful to know that something was being done to mend the damage.

He added: “Local streets are experiencing an increase in traffic as cars divert around Viewfield Road.

“The disruption is unfair for residents and the Gordon Highlanders Museum. The sooner this is mended the better.”