Sinkhole forms in front yard near water main repair, Bethlehem PA
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Other Non-Crime EventAccording to the dispatch call, a sinkhole formed in the front yard near a recent water main break on Lafayette Avenue. Public works confirmed the water main was repaired and advised the property owner to contact code enforcement and insurance.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton PA Public Works Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
I got a call from near Lafayette Avenue.
00:05
I think that's across the street where you guys are at with that water main break this morning, I believe.
00:10
Or in that general vicinity thereof, he's calling up, he claims he's got a sinkhole forming up and through his front yard.
00:18
It might be going into the street.
00:21
Hey, take a ride over there and see what's going on.
00:24
Chris,
00:26
we know about this.
00:27
This is the house we just came from.
00:29
We have it all coned off for them.
00:33
Your lines are all cleared, and I know you were working down there earlier this morning.
00:37
Yeah, we fixed the broken main and everything's good.
00:42
So whatever's happening on this guy's property is his shoe.
00:45
I sort of redirected him up to codes and getting inspections out there, and then maybe they can talk to him.
00:51
He's sort of ready to jump off the ledge.
00:54
Yeah, we explained everything to him this morning and he called his insurance, so there's not much more we could do for him.
01:01
Roger, Matt.
01:02
Thank you.
01:04
Do you want us to still go out there and talk to this guy?
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Location mentioned:
Lafayette Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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