There has been mining activity in the Midlothian area for hundreds of years, as the coal seams were at surface […]
Dalkeith lies 7 miles north-east of Bilston within the same mining block and several collieries operating between 1854 and 1978 […]
Currently the mine water discharges directly into the River South Esk from Junkies Adit. From the point of discharge, the […]
The Coal Authority is a recognised expert in the treatment of mine water and has constructed over 80 mine water […]
Stage one: Capturing the mine water A capture structure, similar to a small reservoir, will be built underground, next to […]
Digital renders by our contractor, J.N Bentley’s, below show the exterior of the building along the River South Esk as […]
During our investigations to find the most suitable location for the treatment, the site adjacent to Newmills Road in Dalkeith […]
