I read that the developer submitted paperwork for the original development that 
indicates they were aware of the mine. 

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Jerry Atkinson

> On Jun 21, 2020, at 1:28 PM, John Brooks <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> 
> I find it inconceivable that the developer, the civil engineer or his design 
> consultant team that planned the development would NOT have known about this 
> hazard. One has to wonder if an Environmental Impact study was required by 
> local governments OR what level of due diligence the developer did when 
> purchasing the land.
> Should be interesting to watch this unfold. 
> 
>> On Jun 21, 2020, at 2:20 PM, Terry Holsinger <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> And yet if you look at the topo maps, last updated in 1989, of the time of 
>> the building, it clearly shows that the area that this subdivision is 
>> located on as a "gravel pit" with "subsidence" marks (mine entrances 
>> often/sometimes show up like this) along where one of the roads now is. (See 
>> attached jpg is it makes it through)
>> 
>> Terry H.
>> 
>>> On 2020-06-21 12:09, C Tiderman wrote:
>>> The mine was abandoned in the early 1900s. The presence of a mine was not 
>>> on any county land records. The houses were built in the 1990s. What the 
>>> developer knew is unknown.
>>> Carol
>>> On Sunday, June 21, 2020, 12:43:53 PM EDT, John Brooks 
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Someone's professional liability coverage is about to take a big hit.
>>> > On Jun 20, 2020, at 9:07 PM, Mark <[email protected] 
>>> > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > This is really bizarre! Fascinating story and great pics. Thanks for 
>>> > sharing!
>>> >
>>> > Mark Ross
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message----- From: Mike Flannigan
>>> > Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2020 3:53 PM
>>> > To: Cavetex
>>> > Subject: [Texascavers] Gypsum Mine
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Cave, or mine, opens up in your front yard:
>>> > https://www.boredpanda.com/sinkhole-south-dakota-black-hawk-old-gypsum-mine/
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Mike
>>> >
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