Avoiding the pitfalls
Historic mine workings, mine entries and mineral extraction sites continue to pose challenges for development in areas of the UK.
Our Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental team has a wealth of experience in mining investigation, assessment and design of mitigation measures to overcome these challenges.
Initially, our specialist teams conduct a mining risk assessment of the available information to quantify the risk. Often, no further action is required, as the risk to the development or structure proves to be negligible. However, in instances where this isn’t the case, our experts will design and supervise an intrusive ground investigation to assess the nature, condition, and extent of any mine workings and entries.
We routinely provide informed advice on the remediation and stabilisation of ground affected by historic mineral extraction, especially coal, to ensure key developments can proceed as planned.
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering projects
