FOI Request - Sinkhole in Dufftown

Request 101003993231

Please provide the following information.

1 of 8 . What was the original estimated completion date for the road repairs on Fife Street in Dufftown following the sinkhole occurrence in May 2023?

2 of 8. Please provide copies of all project timelines, project management schedules, or Gantt charts produced by or for Moray Council regarding the works associated with the sinkhole on Fife Street in Dufftown between May 2023 and May 2026.

3 of 8. Please provide a copy of any register, report, or internal correspondence detailing the specific reasons or obstacles (e.g., utility issues, ground conditions, contractor disputes) that have delayed the completion of the works to repair the sinkhole on Fife Street in Dufftown.

4 of 8. Please state the number of days the road has been fully or partially closed to traffic since the initial sinkhole on Fife Street in Dufftown appeared.

5 of 8. What is the total expenditure incurred by Moray Council to date (as of May 2026) regarding the sinkhole on Fife Street in Dufftown, subsequent roadworks, and traffic management at this location?

6 of 8. Please provide a breakdown of the costs related to the repairs to Fife Street in Dufftown associated with the sinkhole, including but not limited to:

a) Geotechnical and structural survey fees.
b) Contractor and labor costs.
c) Traffic diversion and temporary traffic light/barrier rental costs.

7 of 8. What was the initial budget allocated for repairs to the sinkhole on Fife Street in Dufftown, and what is the current projected total cost to fully complete the works and reopen the road?

8 of 8. Have any financial penalties or liquidated damages been levied against contractors or subcontractors for failing to meet project milestones regarding the sinkhole on Fife Street in Dufftown? If so, please state the total amount.