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Solvay Banks update: December 2023
This update provides more information about the mine shaft collapse on Solvay Banks Park.
Our investigations into the cause of the collapse are ongoing. We recently exposed the mine shaft cap which is nine metres squared, intact and in good condition.
The cap is larger than we anticipated. We are therefore, looking at alternative treatment methods for the shaft, by leaving the cap in place. This will probably consist of drilling and grouting works through the cap.
As we are continuing with the design of our treatment, we have refilled and levelled the site pending these further works. Our work will continue into next year and we will provide a further update once we have agreed our treatment design.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our work or you wish to book the help and support we can offer, please call our dedicated Skewen Residents’ Support helpline or email us.
Telephone: 0800 2884 268 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Email: customerservice@coal.gov.uk.
Key contacts
Please contact us if there is anything you wish to discuss. The reference number for this project is P-045335.
Customer Services Team
If you have any questions about our work please call our customer services team on 0345 762 6848 or 01623 637 000 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or email us at customerservice@coal.gov.uk.
To report an emergency, please contact: 0800 288 4242 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) For more information about the Coal Authority, please visit www.gov.uk/coalauthority
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