Dalkeith update: 20 March 2026

Update to our works at Old Fordell Tunnel

Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst our works continue to manage the underground mine water levels.

We are currently reviewing options and work for a permanent pipeline solution. Once these have been finalised, we will share further details at a community meeting planned for late April.

Community Liaison Officer

Next week our Community Liaison Officer, Sarah McDaid, will be on leave from Monday 23 March and return on Monday 30 March. We are still available to speak with residents and help with any questions or concerns they may have, 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.