The recent round of winter inspections of category C and D tips concluded in February and no major concerns were raised.
The Coal Authority have been asked to inspect category C coal tips once a year and category D twice a year and in 2023 the Coal Authority began a process of inspecting all Category B tips. This work helps to identify any maintenance works needed.
It is worth noting that the category of a tip is based on several factors, including the closeness of a tip to local communities, houses or major infrastructure. A tip with Category C or D does not mean it is unsafe, but it may be larger or more likely to be closer to communities or major infrastructure.
The Welsh Government has made available £44.4 million in capital funding for coal tip maintenance over financial years 2022 to 23, 2023 to 24 and 2024 to 25.
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Background:
This is a matter for the Council. Media queries should be directed to NPTCBC.
The situation at Godre’r Graig primary school pre-dates Welsh Government’s Coal Tip Safety programme, which was established in 2020 following the events at Tylorstown.
Kirsty Williams AM, then Minister for Education gave this Written Statement in 2019 – Written Statement: Closure of Godre’r Graig Primary School, Neath Port Talbot (22 July 2019) | GOV.WALES
