Archive · 6 Jan 2026
30-foot-wide sinkhole appears near Melbourne tunnel project
A big hole, about 30 feet wide and 16 feet deep, suddenly appeared in a sports field in Melbourne.
This field is used for playing cricket, Aussie Rules, and walking dogs.
The hole might have been caused by nearby digging for a big tunnel project called the North East Link.
The tunnel is supposed to help traffic and is expected to be finished in 2028.
No one was hurt, but people are being told to stay away from the hole because it might get bigger.
Officials are trying to find out what caused the hole and have stopped the digging work for now.
A 30-foot-wide, 16-foot-deep sinkhole opened at a sports field in Melbourne.
The field is used for cricket, Aussie Rules, and other activities.
The sinkhole's cause is unknown but is suspected to be linked to nearby tunnelling for the North East Link project.
The North East Link is a 10-kilometre highway tunnel project costing $26 billion, scheduled for completion in 2028.
No injuries were reported, but people are urged to stay away from the area as the sinkhole could expand.
- Who
- Residents and officials in Melbourne
- What
- A 30-foot-wide sinkhole opened up near a sports field
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation, but tunnelling operations nearby are suspected
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Size
- 30 feet wide, 16 feet deep
- Project Nearby
- North East Link tunnel
- Project Cost
- $26 billion
- Project Completion
- 2028