Going Underground (not with The Jam)…
An interesting look at a site that ESP have recently been involved in providing Geotechnical advice for – the disused
Coal Mining
Useful Glossary of Coal Mine Terms
We came across a useful glossary of coal mining terms a while ago, here it is: A Glossary of Mining
More good news for The Rhondda Tunnel project – potentially Europe’s Longest Cycle/Walking Path
ESP have been proud to contribute to the efforts to reopen the Rhondda Tunnel, providing a Geotechnical Site Investigation of
Have you heard about FLEXIS?
FLEXIS (Flexible Integrated Energy Systems) is a £24 million research operation designed to develop an energy systems research capability in
Consideration of coal mining legacy issues in the UK
Coal Authority press release, 11th May 2018 The Coal Authority has called for local authority planners, surveyors, developers and geotechnical
Wales Air Ambulance: Reactive Geohazard Management
We were recently asked to make a reactive geohazard management visit to another South Wales landslide on behalf of Welsh
Rhondda Tunnel: Site Investigation
Engineered by S. W. Yockney, the Rhondda Tunnel is the longest disused tunnel in Wales at 3.1km. Today the portals
Ystalyfera landslide “very active” with further movement expected [Ground Engineering Magazine].
From GE Plus, 30th January 2018. Neath Port Talbot Council has said that the latest survey results of the Pantteg
Dealing with (very) Shallow Coal Workings
Recently ESP’s expertise in assessing risk mitigation measures for very shallow coal workings was utilised for a proposed residential site
PFA and the Circular Economy
Our Matt Eynon recently penned a Soapbox article for Geoscientist, the fellows publication from the Geological Society of London. The
The Circular Economy and Geohazard Management in South Wales
Our Matthew Eynon recently published a post on LinkedIn discussing the circular economy and geohazard management in South Wales. See below:
#ESPGeologySelfie Challenge
We are excited to announce the launch of our #ESPGeologySelfie Challenge. We are inviting your best and most creative images taken