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  • The Cultural Significance of CraigyrHesg

    The CraigyrHesg quarry, situated in the Taff Valley near Pontypridd, is touted by Heidelberg Materials as a nationally significant source of premium quality blue pennant sandstone, essential for road surfacing. However, this description reflects merely a cold, analytical viewpoint—one that reduces CraigyrHesg to nothing more than a measurable asset, quantified in tonnes, tracked for its…

  • News about CraigyrHesg’s on going destruction

    https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/angry-residents-protest-against-controversial-28890820 BBC: Quarry protest over fears for homes and health

  •  Echoes of Past Exploitation in Wales

    Quarrying at Craig-yr-Hesg, nestled within the Taff Valley, epitomizes the ongoing conflict between economic interests and environmental conservation. Just as the valley, after centuries of resource exploitation has begun to recover from the scars of rapacious resource extraction, it faces a new threat as if the lessons of the past have not been learned. Particularly…

  • To Dr Dominik von Achten – CEO of Heidelberg Materials

    15th March 2024 Letter to Dr  Dominik Von Achten – CEO of Heidelberg Cement Dr von Achten, Congratulations on your €22 Billion revenue for 2022. I know that your 2023 results are due shortly and you must be excited about your continued growth and predominance in the market.  You probably know little of the history…

  • Letters to Area General Manager Aggregates – South Wales

    18th April 2024 Dear Ms Dahl Thank you for addressing our concerns, though unfortunately, they remain unresolved. Continuous reminders of the quarry’s “high-quality” blue pennant sandstone, essential to your profits, does not carry much weight —much like the persistent dust plumes we endure as nearby residents. Our deep connection to our land, akin to the…

  • What’s it like living near an active quarry ?

    These phrases highlight the emotional and physical impact of the blasts, from fear and frustration to damage and noise. These are statements from a private facebook group not intended for PR or sharing with Heidelberg. Can you imagine living like this ? And if that wasn’t enough, imagine this cloud heading in your child’s direction…

  • More thoughts on the appeal

    The Appeal Report is quite the eye-opener. A cursory glance reveals some glaring issues that demand attention. CraigyrHesg Appeal Report First and foremost, the treatment of the residents and their elected representatives throughout this process is nothing short of demeaning. In my opinion, they’ve been subjected to a condescending, and patronizing attitude, which is utterly…

  • Harri’s Picture

    Seeing the picture that Harri drew today made me consider the experiences of a child growing up in 21st Century Wales compared to a child growing in the 19th Century. We like to think that things have progressed significantly since then but in some areas that need to be highlighted and addressed. As a children…