We were engaged by the Client to undertake desk study and site investigation to support the design of a residential development of a plot within the wider Mill development.
Given the historic land-use as a paper mill, potential sources of contamination included chemical storage, pulp plant, coating machines and the infilled channel of the former River Ely.
Prior to our involvement, numerous ground investigations and assessments had been undertaken, followed by remedial works across the site. At the time of this investigation, the site was being utilised as a storage area.
The purpose of the investigation was to assess the current site setting and the underlying ground conditions to support design of the building foundations.
The site investigation, comprising trial pitting was undertaken in accordance with BS 5930 was designed to investigate both geo-environmental and geotechnical hazards anticipated at the site. The site investigation generally confirmed the expected ground conditions identified during the desk study. ESP Geotechnical engineering consultants provided an interpretative geotechnical and geoenvironmental report following the site works and laboratory testing, which included preliminary guidance on the site status and options appraisal of foundation options.
Due to the localised presence of asbestos identified during the investigation, ESP provided further support to the Client, in the form of a geo-environmental remedial note which included further guidance on the management of asbestos throughout the future development stages.
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