Basement Waterproofing - Old Sump Pump hole in Greenwich, CT Basement

This is a typical old sump pump hole found in CT basements with water problems. The hole is wide open. The old piece of wood laid over the top really isn't helping. Dirt and anything else found in a basement could fall right in and possibly clog the pump. By the looks for the situation the pump is probably not working anymore anyway. This basement in Greenwich was definetly in need of attention.