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Wild Moors
"Wild Moors is working to accelerate the transition to a nature-rich, climate resilient and sustainable future by creating an upland environment which is respected, restored and protected."
https://www.wildmoors.org.uk/

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Sinkhole mystery solved: Brynymor Crescent collapse blamed on old manhole – road could reopen before Christmas

Contractors have now completed investigations and confirmed the cause of the collapse was an ageing underground structure that had gone unnoticed beneath the tarmac. Backfilling began yesterday, and resurfacing is due to start next week.

If the weather holds, the road could reopen before Christmas – though heavy rain forecast for Monday and Tuesday may cause delays.

The update marks a turning point in a saga that began in late November, when a sudden collapse forced the closure of Brynymor Crescent and sparked speculation about historic mine shafts beneath the area.

Earlier reports suggested the sinkhole was “larger than expected” and potentially linked to old workings — but the latest findings rule that out.

Cllr Peter May said:

“The team have established that the cause of collapse was an old manhole beneath the road surface. This has now been dealt with and contractors began backfilling yesterday, with resurfacing to begin next week.”

Pending no unforeseen issues, the road should be open by the end of next week — or earlier if possible.

Related stories from Swansea Bay News

Sinkhole forces road closure in Bryn-y-Mor Road
A sudden collapse shuts down a busy Swansea street, sparking urgent investigations.

Brynymor sinkhole ‘larger than expected’
Councillor warns the damage may be more extensive than first thought as investigations continue.

Council investigates possible mine link
Officials explore whether historic mine workings could be behind the Brynymor Crescent collapse.

#BrynymorCrescent #BrynymorRoad #CllrPeterMay #manhole #roadClosure #Sinkhole #Uplands

#uplands / #marginal correlation here? h/t @undertheraedar
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RT @undertheraedar
I also found the '% of full time workers working 49 hours or more' map interesting. I'd take a punt and say the answer is 'hard working farmers' but I'm not an expert on that - definitely not an urban pattern though

(the 25% here relates to those in full time work, obvs)
https://twitter.com/undertheraedar/status/1601563942526283777