<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ZQUjn_0vk3SSj200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ZQUjn_0vk3SSj200" width="1024" height="571" >A sinkhole at Bunker Hill Golf Course in Dubuque, Iowa, caused by a collapsed mineshaft, has grown to five feet in diameter, prompting safety measures and planned repairs by the city.A sinkhole at Bunker Hill Golf Course in Dubuque, Iowa, first appearing in May 2023, has raised concerns among local residents and golfers.The sinkhole, located near the 17th hole, measures 11 feet deep and exposes a limestone shelf, indicating a collapse into an underlying mineshaft. The golf course is situated above an old limestone mine, a common feature in the area, and sinkholes are not uncommon in the region due to the topography and historical mining activity.The City of Dubuque’s Leisure Services Department, in collaboration with the engineering department, is actively working on a solution. Officials have confirmed that the depth of the sinkhole has remained stable, and the city is preparing to hire an outside company to repair it. The area has been fenced off and covered with plywood to ensure safety, and the city advises people to avoid the site.Nearby residents, like Greg Swift, who first noticed the sinkhole when it was only the size of a basketball, have observed its growth over time. Swift believes that rain during the summer contributed to the sinkhole’s expansion, which now measures about five feet in diameter. He expressed concerns that the delay in addressing the issue could lead to further enlargement.Swift is particularly worried about the potential danger to walkers and cross-country skiers who use the course during the winter months, as the sinkhole could pose a hazard to those unfamiliar with its location. The city aims to have the sinkhole repaired by winter, but for now, safety measures remain in place to prevent accidents.</div></body>

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Expanding Sinkhole at Iowa Golf Course Raises Concerns

A sinkhole at Bunker Hill Golf Course in Dubuque, Iowa, caused by a collapsed mineshaft, has grown to five feet in diameter, prompting safety measures and planned repairs by the city. A sinkhole at Bunker Hill Golf Course in Dubuque, Iowa, first appearing in May 2023, has raised concerns among...