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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-10-11 Exeter sinkhole Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release October 11, 2017 Media Contact: Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer barnett@leesburgva.gov  703-771-2734 Town Assists Exeter HOA in Addressing New Sinkhole Drilling work to determine the extent of the sinkhole is in process. Leesburg, VA (October 11, 2017) – On Tuesday morning, a resident on Jared Square NE, in the Exeter neighborhood in northeast Leesburg, noticed a large depression in the pavement of Jared Square near the intersection with Fieldstone Drive . Upon investigation, Town staff determined that the depression is a sinkhole. At that time, the depression measured approximately 30 feet by 30 feet and 14 inches deep. In consultation with Exeter Homeowners Association board members and management company representatives, Town staff have arranged for geotechnical analysis of the sinkhole by General Excavation and GeoConcepts Engineering. This analysis will consist drilling 12 test holes to determine the sinkhole’s width and depth. Drilling is expected to be completed on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning, with results delivered to staff on Wednesday. Currently, staff plans to begin excavation of the sinkhole on Friday, October 13, 2017. Once the geotechnical analysis is completed and staff have reviewed the results, the Town will release additional information about plans to address the sinkhole. # # #