Rusha
- Local Planning Authority West Lothian Council
- Site Status Planning permission granted, site commenced early 2012
- Site Area 154 hectares
- Amount of coal to be recovered 1.5 million tonnes
- Other minerals to be recovered 100,000 tonnes of fireclay
- Site Duration 7 years
- Jobs up to 50 jobs
- Traffic Movements TBC
- Restoration Mixed woodland, ponds and farm land
- Community Engagement A liaison committee has been established for the site
Benefits of scheme
A dedicated community benefits fund
The creation up to 50 jobs
A local source of coal
Investment in the local economy
Restoration
The site was a mix of forestry and grazing land Our proposals would be to restore most of the site to its previous use, but also provide new features including:
- Creation of additional water bodies and areas of ecological interest
- Planting of more diverse areas of woodland
- New public footpaths and areas for recreational use
Contact Details
- Name: Siobhan Samson
- Email: enquiries@banksgroup.co.uk
- Tel: 0844 209 1515
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