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War Acres declares emergency to repair 15‑foot sanitary sewer sinkhole
Summary
City staff told the council a deep sinkhole over a main sewer at 5601 Northwest Expressway threatened public health and would likely exceed the mayoral emergency spending limit; council declared an emergency to streamline repairs and allow bypass pumping and specialized contractors.
War Acres city staff told the council March 17 that a 15‑foot‑deep sanitary sewer sinkhole developed on Northwest Expressway near 5601 and required prompt, professional repairs.
Public Works staff explained the pipe breach is allowing surface water and soil to enter and erode the line; the city said mapping indicates the line carries a large flow from the Cherokee Hills area and would…
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