Pictures of Watford General Hospital's sinkhole and sizeable remedial works have emerged as the trust continues to assess the damage.

The site has been cordoned off and surrounded by opaque fencing since a hole appeared by the Vicarage Road entrance on Sunday.

But resourceful resident Stephen Danzig has managed to get several snaps, which appear to show workmen digging holes to access the pipework.

Watford Observer: Workmen at the sinkhole site outside Watford General Hospital. Picture: Stephen Danzig.Workmen at the sinkhole site outside Watford General Hospital. Picture: Stephen Danzig.

There is also a shot of what is believed to be the sinkhole, which the trust said was around two metres by one metre, and half a metre deep.

Watford Observer: A shot of what is believed to be the sinkhole outside Watford General Hospital. Picture: Stephen Danzig.A shot of what is believed to be the sinkhole outside Watford General Hospital. Picture: Stephen Danzig.

The West Herts trust said a leak from 1960s pipework caused the problem and warned its creaking infrastructure risks similar incidents in future.

A spokesperson said it is currently unclear how long the works will take as the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.

They also confirmed the trust will pay for it with contingency funds.

Watford Observer: Workers are trying to fix the issue outside Watford General caused by a leak from old pipes. Picture: Stephen Danzig.Workers are trying to fix the issue outside Watford General caused by a leak from old pipes. Picture: Stephen Danzig.

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“When we have unexpected bills that are over and above the usual cost of delivering clinical services, we do make a case for additional retrospective funding and have received this in the past,” the spokesperson added.

“We will consider this approach once the full costs of the repair are known.

"Our immediate priority is to understand the scope of the issue and to resolve it.”

Watford Observer: The site has been surrounded by fencing with black covers. Picture: Stephen Danzig.The site has been surrounded by fencing with black covers. Picture: Stephen Danzig.

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