The Challenge
The site was located in a highly sensitive environmental setting, situated above a Principal Aquifer and within Source Protection Zone One. Ensuring groundwater protection while meeting planning requirements was a key priority.
The Solution
Through targeted and diligent investigation, we successfully demonstrated to the Environment Agency, Affinity Water, and the Local Authority Contaminated Land Department that active remedial works on the aquifer were not required.
During demolition, we managed the safe removal of the below-ground petroleum infrastructure, using our in-house expertise to oversee the process efficiently.
We also produced a Piling Environmental Risk Assessment, demonstrating that the chosen foundation method would have no detrimental impact on deeper groundwater quality.
The Outcome
All contaminated land planning conditions were successfully discharged, and the site has since been redeveloped into residential housing.
You may have even seen this project featured on Grand Designs, with our Director and Geotechnical Lead, Duncan Eastland, showcasing our work.
Project Value: £100k
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