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Dingle tunnel collapse repair work begins | Dingle tunnel collapse repair work begins |
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Repair work on a tunnel which collapsed beneath homes in Liverpool is starting later - more than 14 months after residents were evacuated. | |
Eleven houses were declared unsafe after the disused railway tunnel in Dingle collapsed in July 2012. | |
Deputy Mayor Paul Brant said he was sure the residents would be "pleased and relieved" work had started. | Deputy Mayor Paul Brant said he was sure the residents would be "pleased and relieved" work had started. |
The first phase is expected to last two weeks and involves testing the tunnel from the entrance to the collapse site. | The first phase is expected to last two weeks and involves testing the tunnel from the entrance to the collapse site. |
Liverpool City Council said it had "resolved outstanding legal issues" and awarded a contract to engineering firm SES Contracting. | Liverpool City Council said it had "resolved outstanding legal issues" and awarded a contract to engineering firm SES Contracting. |
Families in the homes affected on Sundridge Street, Dingle Grove and Toxteth Grove have been living in temporary accommodation. | Families in the homes affected on Sundridge Street, Dingle Grove and Toxteth Grove have been living in temporary accommodation. |
Sundridge resident Maria Sullivan said: "There is still a long way to go. | Sundridge resident Maria Sullivan said: "There is still a long way to go. |
"We have been told that even if the first phase goes ok there will be at least 12 weeks' work before we can go home - we won't be back by Christmas." | |
Mr Brant added: "We spent a long time negotiating to get to this position and we are very aware that it has been an extremely frustrating and stressful time for the residents who have shown a great deal of understanding and patience." | Mr Brant added: "We spent a long time negotiating to get to this position and we are very aware that it has been an extremely frustrating and stressful time for the residents who have shown a great deal of understanding and patience." |
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