Ayr collapsed ground: Sharon Dowey on Coal Authority issue

We reported how a section of road outside of homes in Thornwood Avenue, Dalmilling caved in on March 25 last year, and had to be fenced off for safety reasons.

READ MORE: Part of Ayr street shut after ground collapse

Following the incident, the Coal Authority said they were investigating whether the collapse was caused by historical mining.

It is believed that the incident was caused by a collapsed mineshaft.

The Coal Authority sent a fact sheet soon after their investigation began, but residents said they had heard little from them since.

A section of the road collapsed. (Image: NQ Archive)

Back in June, a Coal Authority spokesperson said: “We have now completed the first phase of our ground investigations and we’re using the information from this to help design a permanent safety solution for this complex incident.

“We understand that the ground collapse on Thornwood Avenue will be causing concern and disruption for a number of residents and we thank them for their patience and understanding during the works."

READ MORE: Ayr residents say they fear for their safety after subsidence hits street

Now, MSP Sharon Dowey has shone some more light on the situation, by saying that the work on the site should be completed soon.

MSP Sharon Dowey met with members of the Coal Authority. (Image: MSP Sharon Dowey.)

Ms Dowey recently visited the site, where she met with members of the Coal Authority.

The Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for South Scotland said: "I recently caught up with Mick and Megan from The Coal Authority UK on site at Ayr's Thornwood Avenue where a mineshaft collapsed.

"They assured me that all the works will be complete early this year."