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Tag: Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr

News: Update on Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr works

News: Update on Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr works

Roy Fellows has sent us an update about the the underground works in Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr. These are now completed and the Steel Road which replaced the second (awkward) tube is now open. The truck which was right up against the new roadway is currently being relocated further in, it has now moved back about…

Tony Brocklebank November 17, 7 Mining News, News, Welsh News Read More...

Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr -Urgent notice from Cambrian Mines Trust

Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr -Urgent notice from Cambrian Mines Trust

UPDATE: 6th April 2018 – the work described below has now been completed. Roy Fellows has been in touch with the following notice: Cwmystwyth Lefel Fawr Please be advised that the route through the second tube is temporarily closed, don’t try it unless you want steel RSJs down on your head! A diversion route to…

Tony Brocklebank April 17, 3 Cambrian Mines Trust, Caving News, Mining News, News, Welsh News Read More...

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