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Gilmerton Limestone Mines, update for residents

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Gilmerton Limestone Mines, update for residents
Gilmerton Limestone Mines, update for residents
Gilmerton Limestone Mines, update for residents
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Gilmerton Limestone Mines, important update for residents
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This update notice is dated 23 February 2001. It starts,
"Many of your will know that, in December, some houses in Ferniehill collapsed. This was due to the failue of pillars in old limestone mines. Since then the Council has been investigating mineworkings in other areas and this newsletter is intended to bring you up to date with the current findings.

The results of these investigations suggest that Moredun Park View and Moredun Park Walk may have ground conditions similar to Ferniehill. However, no ground movement has been recorded since measurements were first taken in November.

While further tests are being carried out, the Council has decided to take the precaution of moving some residents to temporary accommodation. This involves 54 households in Moredun Park View and Moredun Park Walk..."
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2001
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