Camberwell Drive : Mining Remediation Authority

Camberwell Drive

Latest update: 15 May 2026

We would like to thank residents for their continued patience as we progress the remediation works at Camberwell Drive.

This week we have completed the piled foundations in preparation for the next stage of works starting on 18 May.

Later this week, we will be installing a ground monitoring device (an extensometer) into the shaft column that will provide ongoing monitoring once the permanent treatment works are complete. To finish the work safely, we will need to work on Saturday between 8am and 5.30pm.

We will start publishing fortnightly updates to ensure you receive regular information about our progress and keep you informed of any impact on the community.

Temporary Traffic Management System

Thank you to everyone who has shared concerns about drivers not following the one-way system. To help keep residents and road users safe, we have installed heavier, water-filled barriers across the road to reinforce the route and reduce the risk of an accident. We would be grateful for your support in keeping everyone safe by reminding visitors, delivery drivers and building contractors to follow the one-way system.

We are continuing to monitor the use of the one-way system and remain in contact with Tameside council about this.

We will keep you updated throughout the works and will reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so. Residents will continue to have access to their driveways for the duration of the works.

We continue to work closely with Tameside Council and local transport providers to keep disruption to a minimum. For the latest public transport information, please visit Transport for Greater Manchester at www.tfgm.com.

Next Steps

The next phase of work starts on 18 May. Our contractor, Bethell Construction Ltd will begin by installing sheet piles around the shaft to enable them to excavate down to the level where the reinforced concrete cap will be constructed.

As work progresses, you may see more machinery on site and lorries removing excavated material. With increased site traffic, it is even more important to follow the one-way system.

Some additional noise is likely at times, but we will manage deliveries and working practices carefully, monitor the area closely, and do everything we can to keep disruption as low as possible.

Bethell employ a Community Liaison Manager, Rich Lapping, who will be available to answer any site-specific queries you may have. Once Bethell take over the site, Rich will be contactable on 07967 869431 or at Richard.lapping@bethell.co.uk. We will be in regular contact with Rich during this phase of works to discuss any feedback or issues that have been raised.

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In December 2021 we were notified of a ground collapse on Camberwell Drive, Ashton Under Lyne.

We identified this was due to the movement of material above a mine shaft associated to the former Limehurst Colliery that operated in the area from 1852 to 1899.

The mine shaft entry is around 50m below ground and our records indicate that the shaft was back-filled in the 1960s. More recently, the housing developer grouted the shaft in 1989 before a cap was placed across the top of the shaft to completely seal it.

Unfortunately, there was some movement in the ground above the shaft that required treatment to ensure the stability of the local area.

The solution

We quickly placed 300 tonnes of clean stone into the void and we have been closely monitoring it to ensure there is no movement of the highway, pavement or properties within the potential zone of influence of the mine shaft.

We are satisfied that our treatment works have been effective, however we now need to fence this area to ensure public safety.

Next steps

We are working with Tameside Council, local Ward Members and others in the area to agree what fencing options to take and we are looking to redirect the public footpath along the edge of the road.