Since the publication of SP32 Construction over abandoned mine workings in 1984, the numerous issues associated with abandoned mines are progressively being better understood, with significant advances in knowledge and expertise. The deep coal mining industry has been run down, and this has coincided with increased urbanisation and regeneration of land in areas of former mine workings.

Supported by industry, principally The Coal Authority, a project to update SP32 has been underway for several years. The new Abandoned mine workings manual (C758D), retains much of the information from SP32, but with substantial updates in dealing with the effects of the mining legacy. It also provides further guidance on the planning regime, environmental considerations, legislative framework, and health and safety issues.

CIRIA C758D offers a risk-based, non-prescriptive approach to the mitigation and remediation of mining legacy issues covering the geographical area of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is aimed at regulators, planning authorities, developers, asset owners and operators, consultants and contractors.

Programme:

09.15    Registration   
09.55    CIRIA welcome
10.00    Keynote address
             Richard Hughes, Executive Secretary of the Geological Society
10.15    Abandoned mine workings manual, scope and key features
             David Parry, The Coal Authority
10.45    With Mines in Mind: Thinking Out the Problems
             John Dennehy, Consultant
11.00    Site investigation 
             Scott O’Neill-Gwilliams, AECOM
11.30    Comfort break
11.45    Surface stability
             David Mason, Mason Evans Partnership
12.15    Treatment
             Peter Watson, Forkers Ltd 
12.45    Questions and closing
13.00    Lunch 
14:00    Optional mine tours