The community in Treherbert may notice works taking place over the fortnight ahead as part of the routine maintenance of the disused Penyrenglyn Tip site.
The former coal tip is located generally to the north of Jones Street and to the east of Charles Street, Ynysfeio Street and Herbert Street. The Council will utilise important Welsh Government funding to carry out routine vegetation clearance, starting in the week commencing Monday, August 3, and lasting two weeks.
The works will include removing vegetation around drainage channels and culverts, ensuring the drainage assets are maintained and the risk of blockages is reduced.
The scheme, being delivered by the RCT Streetcare Team, will also maintain access for future tip inspections and maintenance activity, by removing vegetation at key locations.
Please note, ecology has been an important consideration in this scheme’s design, with habitat management enhancing biodiversity by maintaining open habitat corridors across the site.
Minimal overall disruption is expected for the community during the upcoming works, with limited noise disturbance expected. Residents may also notice a small increase in construction traffic between working hours, from 8am-5pm on Mondays to Fridays.
The scheme has received funding through Welsh Government’s Coal Tip Safety Grant in 2026/27. The Council has secured £13.7 million from this Grant to continue inspections, maintenance, and works across former coal tip sites in Rhondda Cynon Taf this year.
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Posted on 04/08/2026