As a consequence of the industrial heritage and mineral extraction within the UK, some of which dates back to Roman times, can frequently result in a legacy of abandoned shallow workings, not only limited to coal, but also extraction of metalliferous minerals, sandstone, limestone and ironstone as examples. Such workings have the potential to destabilise the ground surface with a consequential impact development proposals.

G&M Consulting Ltd are able to offer the following services;

• Preparation of mining risk assessments, development of conceptual designs and assessment of abnormal costs for development works,
• Liaising with regulatory bodies, including the Coal Authority for necessary permissions and agreements,
• Undertaking mining investigation investigations in the field,
• Preparation of remediation strategies
• Supervision and validation of ground treatment/stabilisation works.