Site Investigation & Assessment – Site on the River Tame, Manchester
The LK Group carried out a Preliminary Risk Assessment (PRA) and Site Investigations at a site with an extensive industrial history adjacent to the River Tame in Manchester. The site was to be developed for housing, and a site investigation was required to assess the risks to both the future site residents and the adjacent river.
KEY FACTS
Who
Taylor Wimpey
What
Preliminary Risk Assessment and Site Investigation
Where
Site opposite River Tame, Manchester
How long
12 Weeks
Outcome
Saved our client £100,000.00
THE SOLUTION
Phased site investigation works were undertaken with an initial phase undertaken prior to the demolition of the former industrial buildings on site.
Localised groundwater contamination was identified associated with the former processes on site, but through further targeted investigation it was proved that this did not pose a risk to the adjacent river.
Following the demolition of the industrial buildings and a phase of earthworks the site was deemed suitable for the development of houses.
THE BENEFIT
By developing a full understanding of the contamination risks through well designed site investigation the need for unnecessary and costly groundwater remediation was eliminated saving the client c. £100,000.00