Presentations will cover:

• Planning a Site Investigation in Coal Mining Reporting Areas

• The work of the Mining Remediation Authority an

Programme -

13.00 Registration and networking lunch.

14.00 Welcome, Michael Kilpatrick (Chair Scotland Regional Group IStructE)

14.05 • Planning a Site Investigation in Coal Mining Reporting Areas - William Szeibert - Engineering Geologist – DAM Geotechnical Services

14.50 The work of the Mining Remediation Authority's work, from supporting development projects with reliable information to protecting communities through public safety, incident response and the ongoing management of Scotlands mining legacy. Lisa Conway, Client Relationship Manager, and Diane Paradise, Mining Consultant & Information Manager

A practical insight into how Mining Remediation Authority Consultants' Reports are used within development projects and the value they bring throughout the planning and development process.

Stuart Tennant of Fairhurst - case study on remediation.

15.50 Tea/coffee

16.15 TBA – Speaker on Geotech

17.00 Closing remarks

We’ve Got You Covered.

Protecting communities while supporting safe development across Scotlands coalfields.

As demand for land continues to grow across Scotland, understanding historic coal mining legacy considerations is an important part of bringing development opportunities forward with confidence.

Join the Mining Remediation Authority to learn how our Consultants' Reports, trusted information and specialist support help developers, consultants and planning professionals better understand coal mining considerations to support safe, sustainable development across Scotland's coalfields.

Lisa Conway, Client Relationship Manager, and Diane Paradise, Mining Consultant & Information Manager, will highlight the breadth of the Authority's work, from supporting development projects with reliable information to protecting communities through public safety, incident response and the ongoing management of Scotlands mining legacy.

We are also delighted to be joined by Stuart Tennant of JWH Ross, and William Szeibert of DAM Geotechnical, who will share practical insight into how Mining Remediation Authority Consultants' Reports are used within development projects and the value they bring throughout the planning and development process and also in scoping and undertaking Site Investigations.

Together, the session will demonstrate how trusted information, technical expertise and ongoing support help provide confidence and clarity when considering land affected by past coal mining activity. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the support available and the important role the Mining Remediation Authority plays in protecting communities while helping to bring forward development opportunities across Scotland's coalfields.

With trusted information, specialist support and public safety at our core, we've got you covered

Our speakers are:

Diane Paradise

Diane is a mining geologist with over 15 years of experience and a background in open pit, underground mining operations, and data management, now working for the MRA as a Mining Consultant. Diane is dedicated to cultivating positive and enduring relationships to contribute to the success of the MRA’s Stakeholders with an excellent track record in communication. An EDI champion with experience in developing and delivering changes to company policy.

Lisa Conway

Lisa has been with the Mining Remediation Authority for over 10 years now, since leaving the Banking industry where she worked as a Commercial Relationship Manager for over 12 years. Her main area of expertise was working with large corporate customers and supporting companies with funding requirements for property, equipment, invoice finance and any other lending requirements.

Lisa applies her wide range of knowledge and skills to help customers, paralegals and those involved in the buying and selling of property to understand coal mining risks. She is customer focused and highly driven in all aspects of customer service, which plays a large part in her role. Lisa has also directed a number of development projects and service improvements across the Mining Remediation Authority, with a focus on continuously adding value to the organisations products and services portfolio. She spends a large proportion of time with customers and enjoys speaking at events, presenting webinars and delivering Podcasts.

Stuart Tennant

Stuart is a Chartered Engineering Geologist and is on the Register of Ground Engineering Professionals. Stuart has 10 year’s industry experience focussed primarily on mining legacy as part of the JWH Ross team, a division of Fairhurst.

Works include desk-based mining risk assessment, mineral stability ground investigation design and remedial design, procurement and site activity monitoring.

In addition Stuart has worked extensively as part of the applied geology team at Fairhurst providing rock slope stability assessment and rem

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