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Quakers Yard Land Remediation

Aerial Photo: Circa 1970s - Looking North/Northeast

History of the site 

The former Quakers Yard Gasworks site was operational from around 1900 to around 1950. At one time, there were three gasholders’ tanks used for storing gas produced on site. Two of these were below-ground gasholders, and one was an above-ground gasholder.

The site is 0.54 hectares – three- quarters the area of a rugby pitch.  The site contains dense woodland and a cycle path/ bridalway crossing the north-eastern portion. River Bargoed Taff runs along the site’s southern boundary.

Our work in Quakers Yard

Our main works on site have now been completed. 

We will however have people on site over the next few months to complete ecological enhancements.  This will include the planting of 800 trees, shrubs and the creation of new habitats for wildlife. 

What this means for you

The cycle track (Sustrans Route 47), which runs from the car park down to the site and across the footbridge to Mill Street, has now fully reopened. 

Site map

Future use of the site

We have been in close discussions with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council regarding potential future use.

There are no plans to build on site but rather preserve the site as a Public Open Space with enhanced natural features and with the cycle track/footpath remaining. 

Part of the work has included a sustainably engineered solution to protect the site from ongoing riverbank erosion.  We aimed to incorporate as much natural materials as possible into the design and provide habitat enhancement.

Any questions?

If you have any questions our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call. You can contact them on 0800 912 2999 or by enquiries@wwwutilities.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact us on X @WWUtilities or Facebook.com/wwutilities.