Dalkeith update: 21 May 2026
Update to our works at Old Fordell Tunnel
Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst our pumping operations continue to control the underground water levels.
Community meeting
Thank you to those who were able to attend the Community meeting on 13 May at Dalkeith Miners Welfare Club. We appreciated the opportunity to update you on our work and share our plans for a permanent pipeline solution.
We shared a presentation explaining what had happened, the work we have done so far and further information about our plans going forward. A copy of this presentation can be found on our community page under ‘further information’.
There was also an opportunity for residents to ask questions during the meeting. A copy of the questions and answers is available on our community page under ‘further information’.
For those residents who were unable to attend the meeting we have included the link to the recording here: https://youtu.be/YQdnr4tN24A. We will arrange a further community meeting before work on the permanent pipeline begins.
If you would prefer to receive a copy of the questions and answers by email or post, please contact our customer service team at customerservice@miningremediation.gov.uk or telephone 0345 762 6848
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.