Key facts
Key Facts: Client – SES Water
Location – Godstone
Problem – In February 2025, a 20m wide sinkhole appears in residential housing area.
Objectives
Identify potential causes of the sinkhole
Provide insight to prevent future sinkholes
Develop learning into regional environmental peculiarities
Origin geospatial technicians used a combination of satellite radar, GIS and soil signature data to assess ground stability and cavities, providing valuable insights into both the sinkhole and surrounding areas. Findings were drawn into a detailed technical report that was submitted to Sutton and East Surrey Water.
