Stephenson Halliday have been producing draft restoration schemes for the recently closed mine in consultation with the British Gypsum, the Church Commissioners, Cumbria County Council, local land agent and tenant farmer. Once the restoration scheme has been agreed, the final earthworks and landscaping will begin.

Labels: aftercare, Gypsum, Newbiggin Mine, restoration

Significant areas of restoration have been progressing with tonnes of soil being moved to achieve the first phases of restoration. 4ha of the quarry is being returned to agriculture and nearly 800m of hedges will be planted in the winter of 2007/8.

Labels: aftercare, Peel Place, restoration, sand quarry