Camberwell Drive : Mining Remediation Authority

Camberwell Drive

Latest update: 27 February 2026

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

We are pleased to confirm that the project remains on schedule, and we are ready to move into the next phase.

Notice of temporary road closure

From Monday 2 March Camberwell Drive will be temporarily closed for one week to allow safe removal of the working platform. During this time traffic management and diversions will be in place to ensure the safety of the residents and those on site. Advanced warning signs have been put in place to support the local community.

Those residents who are immediately impacted by this road closure will have access to the temporary car park on site.

We understand that temporary road closures can be inconvenient, and we greatly appreciate your understanding and support while we complete this important stage.

Community meeting and next phase of works

We would like to invite all residents to attend a community meeting, where we will provide further details about our next phase of planned works. This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed about the next phase of the project.

Please see details of the date and venue below:

Date: Thursday 12 March

Time: 6pm

Venue: The Village Hotel, Pamir Drive, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 0LY

Working hours

We will continue to work extended hours between 8am and 6pm. To minimise any disruption, we will continue to work with residents to keep disruption to a minimum.

Local Transport

You can visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website http://www.tfgm.com/ for travel advice during this short period of disruption.

View all updates for Camberwell Drive

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.