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Tag: Natural Resources Wales

NRW remains tight-lipped over Nant yr Aber pollution investigation

Monday, March 13, 2023Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Nearly seven months have now passed since the first pollution incident was reported to Natural Resources Wales.

Councillors want public inquiry over Ty Llwyd quarry pollution concerns

Monday, February 27, 2023Friday, March 3, 2023

Independent councillors have called for a public inquiry over pollution concerns at a quarry in Ynysddu.

Demolition of Risca’s Ty Darran begins to make way for new ‘older living’ flats

Thursday, February 2, 2023Thursday, February 2, 2023

Demolition work on the derelict former care home of Ty Darran in Risca has begun, to make way for a new “flagship” housing development for the over-55s.

NRW investigating water-run off from controversial housing development

Friday, January 27, 2023Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is investigating water run-off from the De Clare Gardens development in Hendredenny.

Possible contamination of woodlands near quarry being investigated

Friday, January 6, 2023Friday, January 6, 2023

Some have described a “toxic smell” coming from the area and concerns have been raised by councillors about pollution at the quarry.

Investigation into Nant yr Aber pollution drags on and NRW still won’t reveal details

Thursday, December 22, 2022Thursday, December 22, 2022

An investigation into three incidents of pollution in the Nant yr Aber river still ongoing – almost four months on after members of the public first raised it with authorities.

Former picnic site in Abercarn given new lease of life

Wednesday, November 23, 2022Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Restoration work carried out at an Abercarn picnic site, north of Cwmcarn, is reaping positive results, thanks to efforts from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) officers and work with the local community.

Pollution found in river for third time in two months

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

An NRW investigation into two other pollution incidents in the Nant yr Aber river within the last two months is currently ongoing.

Controversial waste plant granted environmental permit change

Thursday, October 13, 2022Thursday, October 13, 2022

The plant, on Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate, in Cwmfelinfach, has faced fierce opposition after Caerphilly County Borough Council approved it in 2015.

Second pollution incident in river not related to the first, NRW confirms

Friday, September 30, 2022Friday, September 30, 2022

A second pollution incident in the Nant yr Aber river in less than a month is unrelated to the first, NRW has confirmed.

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