Important maintenance work will take place at the Craig y Duffryn tip in Mountain Ash from next week, as vegetation clearance will reduce the risk of obstructions to the site drainage.
Last year, the tip – located off the A4059 near Mountain Ash Comprehensive School – benefitted from a Welsh Government-funded scheme that created several on-site access tracks.
The Council has now secured further funding from the Coal Tip Safety Grant in 2026/27 for the upcoming works, which will start from Monday, June 15, and last up to two weeks.
Vegetation clearance from drainage channels and maintenance tracks will support regular tip inspections, help drainage systems work effectively, and reduce the risk of blockages. This work will also help to maintain infrastructure and enhance the site’s biodiversity, helping to create and preserve open habitat corridors for wildlife.
Work will be carried out by the RCT Streetcare Team, with staff accessing the tip from Mill Road.
While overall disruption is expected to be minimal, there may be an increase in construction traffic locally during the scheme – however, such activities will avoid the busier school pick-up and drop-off periods each morning and afternoon.
Tip safety and biodiversity signs will be installed to inform the public of the works.
The Council has received £13.7 million from Welsh Government’s Coal Tip Safety Grant in 2026/27, enabling our dedicated Tip Safety Team to monitor and maintain Rhondda Cynon Taf coal tips this year – while developing several larger tip safety projects. This follows £11.49 million allocated by the grant last year.
Thanks to the community in advance for your cooperation during the upcoming works in Mountain Ash.
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Posted on 11/06/2026