⚠️ Dust Alert Near Aberthaw Power Station! ⚠️
Residents living near the old Aberthaw Power Station are left pondering their dusty future. The dismantling of a massive ash mound at the site has locals worried about potential clouds of dust taking over their homes.
Aberthaw’s coal-fired plant may have closed since 2020, but the looming ash mound is still out there and it’s got people talking. The big question? When will it finally be removed?
Cardiff Capital Region Energy (CCR Energy), the brains behind a planned renewable energy park replacing the power station, used to keep everyone in the loop regularly. But the last community meeting was back in March 2025, leaving folks asking, “What’s going on?”
CCR Energy assures residents they’re on it. They’ve sampled the mound and are in the testing phase, with promises of keeping the community updated. No decisions yet, but locals are eager for news, especially after reminders of dust issues during recent works at nearby Aberthaw Quarry.
What’s next for the ash mound is still a developing story. Celtic Minerals is set to tackle processing the mound, planning to handle 600,000 tonnes of waste ash per year—a project that might stretch over 30 years! Meanwhile, with 17 million tonnes of compacted ash potentially stirring up trouble, residents remain wary of history repeating itself.
The path is paved with extra twists as well; Cardiff Capital Region faced legal drama over its demolition contract, a saga ending with a £5.25m settlement.
For now, all eyes are on CCR Energy to keep their promise of transparency and updates. Here’s hoping for clear skies for Aberthaw communities! 🌥️🏡
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!