A recent council report suggests Ty Llwyd quarry might not be deemed contaminated, surprising local officials and raising concerns among residents.
The quarry was a dumping ground for polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, which were used in electrical gear until they were banned in the UK in 1981. These chemicals are known to be harmful, so you can see why people are concerned. The report claims that the site doesn’t meet the legal definition of contaminated land, which has surprised local councillors.
Councillors Janine Reed and Jan Jones are feeling a bit flabbergasted by this news. They’ve been pushing for more transparency from the council and want to know when the security measures, like the spiky fence and cameras, will be taken down. They’re also referencing some independent tests that showed high levels of PCBs in the area, which adds to the confusion.
The council has been in talks with Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh Government about how to handle the site. They’ve even drawn up some costly remediation plans, but now it seems like the situation is more complicated than they thought. The council leader has reached out for help from the Welsh Government, and there’s a lot of back and forth about what the next steps should be.
In the meantime, the community is left wondering what this all means for their health and safety. It’s a tricky situation, and everyone is hoping for some clarity soon.
