Residents of the 97 evacuated homes will now be protected by the UK Government to cover costs.
This follows an eight-week investigation from the Mining Remediation Authority, after ground movement in the village in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, led to homes being evacuated in May to ensure their safety.
The investigation included camera scans, underground surveys, geophysical investigations, weekly LiDAR surveys, borehole drilling and monitoring instrumentation.
For homes with the most serious damage, residents may be offered an option for the government to purchase their property at its full market value prior to the incident, as well as additional support to relocate if required.
The Mining Remediation Authority reports to have contacted all affected households to put immediate support in place and explain the next steps, depending on their individual circumstances. This includes working closely with Clackmannanshire Council and local partners to meet the residents’ immediate needs, such as appropriate temporary accommodation.
Each household will be appointed with a named Community Support Account Manager who will guide them through this process over the next few months and help them access the support available.
Investigations at the site are ongoing and the Mining Remediation Authority has confirmed there are still signs of ground movement. Once the ground has stabilised, the site will continue to be monitored.
Under the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991, the UK Government has a duty to remedy coal mining subsidence damage, including funding repairs to make homes safe again or, where appropriate, providing alternative solutions.
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