Dalkeith update: 6 February 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 have made continued positive progress in pumping mine water to the River South Esk via the temporary pipeline, which has successfully stabilised water levels in the underground workings as expected.
We are now developing options for the longer-term resolution of the issue, which we will share in due course.
We are also pleased to confirm that the additional pedestrian access to James Lean Avenue is now in place and we are looking at additional options to minimise any disruption.
Public meeting
We would like to invite all residents to attend a public meeting on Monday evening, where we will provide an update on our current works, answer questions and share further information about our plans going forward.
If you are unable to attend but would like any information about the meeting or have questions you wish to raise then please do contact Sarah McDaid (our Community Liaison Officer – details below).
Please see details of the date and venue below:
Date: Monday 9 February
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Miners Welfare Club, 8 Woodburn Road, Dalkeith, EH22 2AT
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.