Properties evacuated due to landslide in Mansfield
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A small number of properties have been evacuated due to a landslide near some homes in a former quarry in Mansfield.
Emergency services were called to Bank End Close in Mansfield to assess safety following the incident at around 11.40 pm yesterday (23rd December), following heavy rain in the area.
The police helicopter was also called out.
It comes just over a year after a number of homes in the close had to be evacuated after a landslide in November last year following heavy rain.
In a statement, Mansfield District Council said:
Mansfield District Council is working as part of a multi-agency response with the Police and Fire and Rescue at a landslip in Bank End Close at the former Berry Hill Quarry Mansfield.
Soil slipped at the rear of two properties which so far has been contained within the defined drop zone and behind the barriers that were installed by the council in November 2019.
Fairhurst, the council’s specialist geotechnical consultants provided advice to the Police and four properties have been evacuated. Residents found their own alternative accommodation or were housed temporarily by the council. A full assessment of the cliff face will be made this afternoon and further advice will be given to residents.
Mike Robinson, Strategic Director at Mansfield District Council, said:
“The safety of residents is our primary concern, we are using our established contingency and emergency plans to respond to the situation. A small number of residents have been advised to evacuate their homes and relocate temporarily. Local residents are asked remain vigilant and call 01623 463050 if they have any concerns."
A project team has been mobilised to respond to the emergency situation at Berry Hill Quarry and we are in direct contact with affected residents as well as those in neighbouring properties.