Shotton
- Local Planning Authority Northumberland County Council
- Site Status Operational
- Site Area 342 hectares (including the Northumberlandia Landform Park)
- Amount of coal to be recovered 5.4 million tonnes
- Site Duration Programmed production 2017. Restoration 2018.
- Jobs 150 jobs
- Traffic Movements 190 coal wagons per day
- Restoration Northumberlandia landform park
- Community Engagement A liaison committee has been established, please contact us for further information
Benefits of scheme
An indigenous supply of coal for local industry
New job opportunities and the protection of existing employment in the area
The site contributes £15 million into the regional economy each year
Funding of improvements to Blagdon Lane
Funding for a feasibility study for a new footbridge across the River Blyth and a wildlife tower
Local groups can apply for a grant from The Banks Community Fund
Restoration
A 19 hectare public park with a landform designed by world famous artist, Charles Jencks. For more information on the Northumberlandia landform visit the dedicated site: http://www.northumberlandia.com/. There will be new public access and improved wildlife corridors, new planting and improved agricultural land.
Contact Details
- Name: Emily Hunter
- Email: enquiries@banksgroup.co.uk
- Tel: 0844 209 1515
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