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Shotton Surface Mine

Shotton, near Cramlington,
Northumberland
Site Status: Site operational
Local Authority: Northumberland County Council
 
Shotton Surface Mine began operations in May 2008 to recover 3.4 million tonnes of coal.  The site currently employs 140 people and contributes over  £15 million into the regional economy each year.  Current planning permission requires the site to be restored by 2016, however we wish to recover an additional 2 million tonnes of coal from within the site, this would require the life of the site to be extended by two years.  For further information about these proposals please click the link below:
 
 
For specific information about the site please click on one of the links below:
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
The Shotton surface mining scheme will deliver the following benefits:
  • An indigenous supply of coal for local industry
  • New job opportunities and the protection of existing employment in the area
  • A 16.5 hectare public park with a landform designed by world famous artist, Charles Jencks. For more information on the Northumberlandia landform visit http://www.northumberlandia.com/
  • Improved wildlife corridors, new planting and improved agricultural land
  • New public access and cycle links
The company is committed to ‘development with care’ and aims to meet the high standards it has achieved with surface mining projects elsewhere. This includes using innovative new ways to suppress dust, keeping noise and vibration to an acceptable level, dealing promptly with any issues and working closely with the local community. 

For further information please contact Community Liaison Manager Bob Swainson on 01740 658 500.  The site can be contacted directly on 01670 570020.
 
For information about funds available to community groups and organisations please click on the following link to find out more: Banks Community Fund.  
 
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