Proposal for second phase disused colliery tip inspections 2018/19


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    2018-Aug-NPT-OP18-100462-Proposal-for-medium-risk-disused-colliery-tip-inspections-2018-v7_redacted-.pdf

  • Date

    26/10/2018

  • Tags

    CA and NPTCBC Engineering

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  • About

    Following on from our high risk colliery site inspections in 2017/18, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) have asked the Coal Authority to provide a schedule, quotation to inspect and provide supporting documentation to inspect 25 medium/low risk sites as identified in “schedule of inspections 18”.
    As discussed with NPTCBC, the approach is to break down the sites based on geographical location. Prior to the site inspections, a review of any current and historical inspection reports will be undertaken in order to familiarise ourselves with each site. Following this desk top review, the inspections will commence with a walkover of each site, comparing the current conditions with previous reports and identifying areas for concern. The Coal Authority again will use their standard inspection forms for each site visit and the paper records to be returned as PDF documents every time an inspection is completed. The inspection form will be backed up with photos of any issues and a simple map showing the location and details of any work which is required we will also provide the location details of the adits or shafts on the site if applicable. We will also provide were possible ownership details eg TCA, NPTCBC etc.
    As part of the inspection report, if any issues arise we will provide a quotation for the remediation required including a site design solution and if NPTCBC require the Coal Authority to undertake this work we can provide this service. Inspections will be undertaken using the Coal Authority’s inspection form and reference will also be made to the Coal Authority’s ‘Code of Practice for the Management of Disused Tips’. Inspections will focus on, but not be limited to:
    • the external facing slope of each tip
    • the effectiveness of any surface drainage
    • inspection of previously identified surface features
    • identification of new surface features
    • the general condition and safety of sites
    • the general condition of buildings and other structures where required Should an inspection identify an issue of significant immediate concern, then NPTCBC will be notified before the inspector leaves site or as soon as practicably possible.