Sinkhole Closes St Margaret’s at Troy Town School in Rochester

A primary school in Rochester has been forced to close today (October 17) after a large sinkhole appeared outside its gates, caused by a burst water main. St Margaret’s at Troy Town School, located on King Street, has been shut down for safety reasons while emergency repairs are carried out.
Parents received a message from the school, which read:
“Unfortunately, directly outside of school on King Street, there is a burst water main and sinkhole. King Street is not safe for children and families to access the school site.”

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Southern Water has reportedly turned off the water supply to the school site while repairs to the road are underway. There is no confirmed timeline for when the school will reopen, as crews work to address the damage.

The incident has caused disruption for families in the area, with further updates expected once the road is repaired and the site is deemed safe for students and staff.

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