What details relating to the geological state of the Clippens landfill site and substances contained within it were supplied to it in the n…

The statement from Midlothian Council which accompanied the Notice of Intention to Develop indicates that the site investigation into the former Clippens landfill site broadly confirmed that landfill gases are absent, or present only at low levels. The statement also indicates that the design of the new route minimises excavation works in the vicinity of Clippens and notes that, if any contaminated material is excavated, it will be removed to a suitable licensed disposal site and disposed of in accordance with waste management regulations.