[Bogie Shooter]

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[gustavo]

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

[raynan]

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

[raynan]

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

[raynan]

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]

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

[asianthree]

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

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by asianthree

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]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

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]

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]

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]

Photos:

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

[chuckinca]

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

Anybody want to buy a bridge?

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[Steve9930]

Originally Posted by CSwofford147@comcast.net

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]

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.