Cracked walls, sunken driveways at newly built properties in this Sydney suburb raise concern among homeowners

A vacant block in Jordan Springs due to sinking ground. Families in Jordan Springs, a suburb in Sydney, have spent worrying nights after some newly-built homes developed cracks and their driveways sank due to unstable ground. The builders have now offered to repair where possible and are offering compensation to impacted families.

Features further information on: Residential development at Jordan Springs - Jordan Springs subsidence damage to buildings and structures - Housing development at Jordan Springs East - Property damage - Lendlease Corporation - Property damage and effect on Land values at Jordan Springs - Property damage and compensation for impacted residents - Geotechnical investigations by independent engineer - Amit Vohra, affected Jordan Springs resident - Penrith City Council subsidence warning certificates.