Update to our works at Old Fordell Tunnel

Thank you for your patience and understanding whilst our pumping operations continue. We successfully carried out maintenance works on the pipeline on 16 June, and water levels underground continue to be at the level they were at before the incident occurred.

We are pleased to say that the pedestrian crossing on Newmills Road was fixed by Midlothian Council whilst we carried out the maintenance work on the pipeline. We are sorry for the inconvenience for the time the crossing was out of action.

Our plans for the permanent pipeline continue to progress and we are working closely with Midlothian Council on permits for the ground investigation works and licences for the pipeline. We expect the ground investigation work to start in early July.

Works at our Mine Water Treatment Site

Our contractors, Bentleys, continue to make great progress with the placement of steel to the building basement walls, and further concrete deliveries will be required to pour these.

Community Liaison Officer

Our Community Liaison Officer, Sarah McDaid continues to be available to meet with residents and help with any questions or concerns they may have. She is currently dividing her time between Dalkeith and another incident we are involved in at Coalsnaughton. 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.