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Bogie Shooter 04-22-2014 07:50 AM

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gustavo 04-23-2014 06:42 AM

Chopper over sinkhole area in buttonwood this morning. Another cavein?

raynan 04-23-2014 06:50 AM

That's what I was wondering. The choppers are hovering and woke me up.

raynan 04-23-2014 07:02 AM

It's on the news again! Says the sinkhole is growing. Channel 9.

raynan 04-23-2014 07:04 AM

The fill that was put in has dropped 6ft and the hole has expanded (according to Channel 9). Chalmer Terrace is closed and the fire dept is on site.

NECHFalcon68 04-23-2014 07:18 AM

If you put a 5 million pound plug in a hole, what do you think will happen?

asianthree 04-23-2014 07:27 AM

Is there not an official from the company reporting or just a news guy

Bogie Shooter 04-23-2014 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 866672)
Is there not an official from the company reporting or just a news guy

Video shows the drop. But, maybe that was expected by the company. I too would rather hear from them.

asianthree 04-23-2014 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 866696)
Video shows the drop. But, maybe that was expected by the company. I too would rather hear from them.

thanks bogie i would think that there would be a drop as the concrete settles in and around the sink hole as the concrete cures

CSwofford147@comcast.net 04-23-2014 09:14 AM

The problem is not that you can change what is going on, but that you can not always get insurance for the problem and could easily be on the hook for $100,000 dollars if your home is not condemned

Steph 04-23-2014 09:34 AM

I'm in California - waiting for this house to sell so I can move and join the fun but saw on Good Morning America that the sinkhole of a few days ago has reopened, even with the cement in it, and is even deeper. Does anyone know if this is true? And if so, is this the village where most of the new homes are being built? Thanks. I'll be there soon sinkhole or not!

NoMoSno 04-23-2014 10:19 AM

Photos:

Photos: Villages sinkhole opens up again | www.wftv.com

chuckinca 04-23-2014 10:58 AM

Not to worry - Helicon's work guarantee will cover the additional cost.

Anybody want to buy a bridge?

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Steve9930 04-23-2014 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CSwofford147@comcast.net (Post 866760)
The problem is not that you can change what is going on, but that you can not always get insurance for the problem and could easily be on the hook for $100,000 dollars if your home is not condemned

It can be fixed and made inhabitable again. It will also be the safest house when it comes to sink holes. The problem is can you convince an insurance company or a buyer? Not only will the two homes involved suffer but the surrounding area takes a hit. Unfortunately building a home in Florida means you are willing to take on this risk. I like it here so I'll take the risk.

jwscp@aol.com 04-23-2014 04:59 PM

We only live once and we can't take it with us. There are over 50,000 homes in the Villages, so the chances are slim that you will have a sinkhole.


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