Manitoba sinkhole continues to grow | CTV News Winnipeg (Oct 24, 2025)

Published: 2025-10-24

A large sinkhole in southern Manitoba — first noticed in May on Pleasant Valley Road in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Morris — has continued to expand, CTV News reports. What began as a small crater has grown into a gaping chasm that has damaged the roadway and drawn visitors and local concern.

Local officials say engineers have completed preliminary drawings for a full repair. Initial estimates put the repair bill at roughly $1.2 million, though costs could change once tenders and final designs are complete. Because the sinkhole is adjacent to a watercourse, work requires approvals from federal authorities (including Fisheries and Oceans) and environmental safeguards to protect nearby fish habitat.

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Officials from the RM of Morris have applied for provincial infrastructure assistance to cover critical repairs; the municipality said funding approval would determine the project timeline. In the meantime, officials are monitoring the site, and residents have been warned the hole could worsen over winter if not stabilized.

Key details:

Location: Pleasant Valley Road, RM of Morris, southern Manitoba (near Morris)
First reported: May 2025 (slow enlargement observed over months)
Estimated repair cost: about $1.2 million (preliminary)
Next steps: engineering plans, federal environmental approvals, provincial funding decision

For full coverage and footage from the scene, watch the CTV News Winnipeg report embedded in the original story.

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