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Tag: Natural Resources Wales

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.

River pollution “ceased” but investigation still ongoing

Friday, September 2, 2022Friday, September 2, 2022

Natural Resources Wales has confirmed the river pollution in the Nant yr Aber has “ceased” but investigations continue.

Around 100 fish dead as river pollution investigated

Thursday, September 1, 2022Thursday, September 1, 2022

NRW believes it has found the source of the pollution and is considering what action to take.

Campaigners fear traffic problems and smells if waste plant gets new permit

Wednesday, August 31, 2022Wednesday, August 31, 2022

The plant has faced fierce opposition since it was granted planning permission in 2015.

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