Dalkeith update: 6 March 2026

Next week, we will begin installing pipeline crossings at the junctions at Newmills Road with James Lean Avenue and Woodburn Road. We expect this work to be completed by Friday 13 March, after which both roads will safely re‑open under a one‑way traffic system.

Update to our works at Old Fordell Tunnel

Our pumping operations continue to control the underground water levels. On Tuesday 10 March, we will be changing the pump at Woodburn Court and replacing it with a more efficient model to further support this work.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carried out the ground penetration survey to identify the buried services along Newmills Road. The temporary lane closure has now been lifted, and two‑way traffic has been fully restored

We will use the information from the surveys to develop options for a permanent solution to safely transport the mine water. Once we have further details to share, we will arrange another community meeting to keep residents fully informed.

Works restarted at our mine water treatment site

Work has now resumed at the mine water treatment site. This follows the temporary pause we put in place while we reviewed conditions on site following a reduction in water flow from the drainage tunnel. Underground water levels are being carefully monitored and effectively managed by the pumping. Following a thorough review of the situation and the controls in place, we are satisfied that it is safe for work to continue and for the rotary piling activity to be completed.

We will continue to keep conditions under close review while work is underway.

Community Liaison Officer

This week our Community Liaison Officer, Sarah McDaid, has been out and about speaking with residents. Sarah is available to speak with residents and help with any questions or concerns they may have.

Sarah will be available Monday 1-5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-2pm.

You can make an appointment to meet Sarah in person by contacting her on: 07392318280 or email Sarah.McDaid@miningremediation.gov.uk. If you need assistance at other times, please contact our customer service team at customerservice@miningremediation.gov.uk or call 01623 637000.

Key Contacts

You can find further information about the current road closures on Midlothian Council’s website.

For questions about bin collections please contact Midlothian Council on 0131 561 5284 or by email at contactcentre@midlothian.gov.uk.

If you notice anything unusual, like water collecting where it shouldn’t, dips in the ground, or odd noises coming from underground, please call our 24-hour hazard line straight away on 0800 288 4242.

Key contacts

Please contact us if there is anything you wish to discuss. The reference number for this project is I-391638.

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@miningremediation.gov.uk.

To report an emergency, please contact: 0800 288 4242 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) For more information about the Mining Remediation Authority, please visit www.gov.uk/mining-remediation-authority.