I’ve just picked up a report of possible cracks in the paint marking the suspect rock in the roof of the boating chamber.
If you’re heading in can you let us know your thoughts.
Attached is a photo of the original painting.
Gethin
Site to assist in the management of the North Wales Mine Inspections for the LCMLA
I’ve just picked up a report of possible cracks in the paint marking the suspect rock in the roof of the boating chamber.
If you’re heading in can you let us know your thoughts.
Attached is a photo of the original painting.
Gethin
The latest set of mine reports are now available to those who are buying into this years scheme.
As with previous years the reports are only accessible to those who have bought into the scheme, if you’re working for a provider they should be providing you with access to the reports.
Gethin
Just a heads up that the code for Rhiwbach will change tomorrow (30th March 2017) with the replacement of the damaged locks.
Those buying into the mine inspection scheme and CAL (Cave Access Ltd) have been given the new code.
Work has continued today to get the steel carried into the mine in place (thanks again to the Go Below staff for the work).
However we could do with some help on Saturday morning (10:30am at the Cwm car park) shifting more stuff into he mine (including a second boat).
Please get in touch if you’re able to help.
Also during the mine inspection week, on Thursday the 30th of March, the gate locks will be replaced with new, and the code changed. Contact whoever you’re working for to get the code.
Gethin
Get in touch if you’re interested in coming along on any of the days.
Thanks to all who came along this afternoon to help move the steel into place in Rhiwbach. What started as a plan to get the steel partway up to the mine ended with all the materials in the mine within an hour!!
Go Below will get in touch when they plan to instal the steel as users will need to stay clear of the mine that day.
As we were there we also installed an additional anchor on the traverse (floor 1) to try and eliminate the rub point, it will need a stainless steel mailon.
There’s been a few updates sent out to users of Rhiwbach, Wrysgan and Bwlch y Plwm. Would be worth checking with whoever you’re working for if you’re heading underground with groups.
We’re also looking to get a working party up to Rhiwbach Friday afternoon. Get in touch if you’re free to help carry some heavy stuff up to the mine! Did I sell that….
Gethin
Sounds like there’s been a small (but worth taking note of!) rock-fall above the traverse on floor 3 of the mine:
Hi Gethin,
Picture attached of a recent rock fall in Wrysgan. Abseil stance at the end of the L3 traverse, after the island!
Obvious missing bits from the roof but I couldn’t see anything hanging….waiting to drop!!
Couple of pieces managed to make it down to L2 at the bottom of the pitch!!
Regards
Jim.
Meeting: 25th January 2017
10am-1pm Oaklands OEC
Following last years gathering it was suggested we try to arrange an annual get together for those using the mines in North Wales. The aim of the meeting is to try and discus a variety of topics such as access, bolting, radon and this years round of mine inspections.
Details are also available here: www.northwalesmines.worpress.com
Rough Agenda
I’d hope we could rattle through this lot in a few hours, hope you can make it. Directions to Oaklands can be found here: http://oaklands-centre.co.uk/index.php/contact-us/how-to-find-us/
Gethin
22 January 2017