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.

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) You can find wider information about our work at www.gov.uk/coalauthority, or see more about our priorities in our 3 year business plan and 10 year vision