Dalkeith update: 27 March 2026

Our ongoing updates

We understand how important it is to keep you informed about our work taking place at Dalkeith. From next week, we will move to fortnightly updates to ensure the information we share remains timely, relevant and meaningful.

Update to our works at Old Fordell Tunnel

Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding whilst our pumping operations continue to control the underground water levels.

We remain committed to keeping residents informed and will provide a further update once all options for the permanent pipeline solution have been reviewed. Once these have been finalised, we will share further details at a community meeting planned for April.

Community Liaison Officer

Our Community Liaison Officer, Sarah McDaid, will be available from Monday 30 March. 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.