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
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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 section of our website: http://www.banksgroup.co.uk/northumberlandia-site/.   There will be new public access  and improved wildlife corridors, new planting and improved agricultural land.

Exhibition Information

An exhibition will be held on Thursday 25 April at Stannington Village Hall from 3pm -7pm to present details of proposed revisions to working at our Shotton site

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