Meeting about Methilhill sinkholes

A public meeting about sinkholes and former mining works in Methilhill is to be held today (Wednesday).
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Oct 2018, 12:06 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2018, 13:07 BST
The hole was found at the end of Chemiss Road. Pic: Google.The hole was found at the end of Chemiss Road. Pic: Google.
The hole was found at the end of Chemiss Road. Pic: Google.

The Coal Authority will be delivering a presentation and residents will be able to ask questions of council representatives.

It is hoped a representative of the land owner will be in attendance.

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The meeting was organised following the sinkhole in Methilhill, which it later emerged was caused by historical mining.

Organiser Councillor Ryan Smart said: “I think this meeting is very important one to out the minds at ease for the people in Methilhill.”

The event will be held at Methilhill Bowling Club at 6.30pm.