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The presence of large sinkhole in the Westwood Estates neighborhood has caused concern for area homeowners and for city officials committed to maintaining the well-being of our neighbors. The City of Gainesville is working with area experts to learn all that we can about this sinkhole formation and the ground surrounding. In an effort to keep neighbors up-to-date, we will send regular email correspondence regarding the status of the sinkhole to area neighbors. You may sign up to receive sinkhole updates by emailing gainesvillepio@cityofgainesville.org. You will also find updated information on this webpage. Below please find the latest information available about the Westwood Estates Sinkhole. City officials continue to urge the public to stay away from the area. Newsroom: Westwood Estates sinkhole growth graph (added Feb. 5, 2021) Final summary report of sinkhole evaluation (added Dec. 15, 2020) Gainesville City Officials Warn Expanding Sinkhole Poses Immediate Danger to Onlookers, First Responders Gainesville Fire Rescue Coordinates Multi-Agency Response to Sinkhole Threat
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