| Detailed investigation work has been taking place at a disused quarry in the Caerphilly county borough over recent months to determine whether the site is officially classified as ‘contaminated land’.
Following extensive investigation and environmental sampling carried out by independent consultants, Caerphilly County Borough Council has concluded that Ty Llwyd Quarry does not meet the legal definition of Contaminated Land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This sampling included leachate in the landfill, groundwater around the site, streams, the Sirhowy River, surface runoff during wet weather, soil and outdoor air (vapours). Based on the report produced by environmental consultants Arcadis, the council has determined that the Ty Llwyd Quarry site, including the aeration chamber and associated runoff, does not meet the legal definition of ‘contaminated land’. The determination considers whether land is causing significant harm to people and property or significant pollution of controlled waters. Cllr Philippa Leonard, CCBC Cabinet Member for Planning and Public Protection said, “We appreciate the concerns in the community about this site and I would like to reassure residents that robust monitoring and management will continue.” “Unfortunately, we have inherited responsibility for this former landfill site which was used as an industrial dumping ground in the 60’s and 70’s. Much work has been done to carefully manage and control the leachate on the site and this work will continue in future,” she added Details of the report and its findings can be found on the council’s website: |
Ty Llwyd Quarry Investigation Update
