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Past Toronto's published service standard

This report is 87 days old. The city's standard for Water Drainage is 1 days. Councillors are the right escalation when 311 is past its own deadline.

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Sinkhole with standing water

ref: STO-B6X5L8

city ref: 09146133 Track on 311

Water Drainage Snap City acknowledged

Open 87 days

Toronto Water: 1 days

City service request

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Updated 3 months ago

The lines below are from Toronto 311's acknowledgement email. They are estimates from the city, not a guarantee of when the issue will be fixed on the ground.

Service request type: Road - Sinking Expected service delivery: 2026-04-21, 9:34 p.m. Estimated resolution timeframe: The Service Request will be resolved within 5 days. Service address (city record): Ellesmere Rd & Dolly Varden Blvd

The city's estimated completion of April 21, 2026 has passed. We are following up.

Ellesmere Road, Toronto Toronto

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Reported on Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM · 2mo ago

Report Details

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A large sinkhole approximately 3-4 feet long and 2 feet deep has formed beside the sidewalk on Ellesmere Road, filled with standing water, mud, and debris, creating a tripping hazard for pedestrians. The depression indicates a possible drainage system failure or blockage, as it is located near a catch basin and sewer infrastructure. The surrounding catch basins in the area average 66 years old, suggesting aging infrastructure may be contributing to drainage issues.

Description

Sinkhole beside sidewalk creating a danger for pedestrians and collecting mud and debris

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