Where are we proposing to treat the mine water?

We have identified a preferred site following a lengthy assessment process that has taken several years where a large number of sites were considered.​ 

Our preferred site is site 10.

The site has been chosen because of it’s:

• distance from the mine water adit, 
• size
• topography
• engineering factors
• distance from residential or business properties
• ecological or archaeological sensitivity

Although we have a preferred site, we are continuing to carry out investigations to confirm this location is suitable. We will not be able to build a mine water scheme until we have obtained planning permission from Northumberland County Council along with other environmental permits. 

The diagram below represents the location (site 10) that we are proposing to build the treatment scheme: