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Manhole sinkage

Reported via desktop in the Third Party Defect - Utility category anonymously at 14:21, Thursday 9 July 2026

Sent to Aberdeenshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 973913.

There is a manhole at the location shown , I was standing beside it this morning when a lorry drove over it and made a loud noise when I looked at it I noted that it has sunk and the tar surrounding it was damaged, it is an Openreach manhole, it is not a danger at present but it will be soon

Updates

  • We’ve had a look at the issue and have now passed your enquiry to our local Roads Team for assessment. They’ll determine what action is needed and we’ll update you once that assessment has taken place.

    Thanks again for taking the time to get in touch with us.

    In the meantime, you can find out more information on a range of topics on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads.

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 14:21, Thursday 9 July 2026

  • Thank you for your report. We’ve arranged for an inspection to take place so we can confirm who is responsible for the issue you’ve raised.

    This may involve checking whether the defect relates to the public road network or to infrastructure maintained by a utility company or other private party.

    We’ll update you once the inspection is complete and we know how the matter will be progressed.

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 15:58, Thursday 9 July 2026

  • Category changed from ‘Manhole Cover’ to ‘Third Party Defect - Utility’

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 07:19, Saturday 11 July 2026

  • We’ve completed our inspection and can confirm that the issue you reported relates to infrastructure owned or maintained by a utility company or other statutory undertaker.

    Where possible, we will notify the responsible organisation of the defect. However, responsibility for inspecting, maintaining and repairing utility apparatus rests with the asset owner. If you require further information or updates, please contact the relevant utility provider directly.

    Please note that utility covers, access points, cabinets, poles and associated equipment remain the responsibility of the utility provider, and the Roads Authority does not carry out repairs to these assets. We do, however, maintain the surrounding road and footway surfaces.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 07:19, Saturday 11 July 2026

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