Barry Docks has a significant history, having been a former estuary that was dammed and infilled to create the docklands from the 1880s and over time used as railway land, bulk oil storage/tank farms and railway repair yards.
A significant volume of investigation and risk assessment work had been undertaken across the former docklands and subsequently ESP were appointed to review and coordinate the available reports and findings to discharge planning conditions via Controlled Waters Risk Assessment and to refine project sequencing that would allow the development to commence.
Planning permission has been granted for the exciting Goodsheds development at Barry Waterfront ✅
We are looking forward to working once again with the developers of the Pumphouse on the next big milestone in the regeneration of the town ️https://t.co/cRe4qjKC3n pic.twitter.com/YvGGHb9Q2E
— Vale Council (@VOGCouncil) March 5, 2019
Supplementary site investigation, sampling and testing in soil, leachate and groundwater phases was required to update and finalise the Controlled Waters Risk Assessment, which incorporated contaminant fate and transport modelling and derivation of remedial targets and objectives. Contaminants of concern were refined and organic pollutants identified as the compounds requiring remedation to reduce environmental risks.
Investigation using Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT) with dissipation testing enabled us to provide estimates of consolidation settlement, settlement durations and an the design of a strategy to accelerate settlements so that the development program and sequencing could be finalised.
We have a long history of working in areas with significant industrial history that are underlain by thick alluvial deposits and are highly experienced in identifying the locations, hazards and risks posed. Please get in touch to discuss your project and how we can help.
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