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Stafford Station Gateway | Ground Investigation
We were commissioned by Staffordshire County Council to deliver a detailed ground investigation to support the redevelopment of the former Saint-Gobain site on Doxey Road as part of the Stafford Station Gateway project.
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This wider initiative aims to unlock brownfield land adjacent to Stafford railway station to create a vibrant new mixed-use community incorporating residential, commercial, and public open space.
The site is strategically located near the Stafford Western Access Route and West Coast Mainline and is split into three primary development plots:
- Plot 1 (North of Doxey Road): Light commercial space up to ~30,000 sq ft
- Plots 2 & 3 (South and west): Contemporary residential housing and green open spaces
We carried out a comprehensive intrusive ground investigation programme designed to characterise ground conditions, assess contamination risks, and inform the site’s remediation and development strategy.
Added Value
The investigation provided robust geological, geotechnical, and environmental data to support informed decision-making and risk management for future development. The resulting Remediation Strategy will guide safe and sustainable redevelopment of the site, ensuring suitability for both residential and commercial end uses.
Our work contributes to the Gateway’s long-term ambition: to regenerate underutilised land, deliver high-quality homes and business space, and create attractive, accessible public areas. This transformative project will support economic growth in Stafford while enhancing community infrastructure and connectivity in the heart of the town.
Key Facts
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Who: Staffordshire County Council
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What: Ground Investigation
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Where: Former Saint-Gobain site, Doxey Road, Stafford
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Value: £120,000
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Services Provided
Ground Investigation
Our team of geo-environmental consultants conduct thorough site investigations to assess ground conditions, ensuring informed decision-making for your projects.
Read moreContaminated Land
Site investigation, risk assessment, de-risking sites, validation, coal mining assessment, basement impact assessment–contamination, remediation design, and validation.
Read moreCable Percussive Rig
Our cable percussive rig provides exceptional flexibility, functioning as both a standalone solution or in conjunction with other drilling techniques on the same site. This method allows us to obtain both disturbed and undisturbed samples for thorough logging and analysis.
Read moreGas Monitoring
Ground gases from natural or contaminated sources may pose risks. If indicated by the Desk Study, we provide gas monitoring and risk assessments to ensure safe development.
Read moreGroundwater Monitoring
Groundwater levels inform site design, helping address foundation and dewatering needs.
Read moreIn Situ Testing
In situ tests like Standard Penetration, Plate Bearing, CBR, and LWD provide critical data on soil and rock strength, helping determine if ground conditions support building plans.
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It can be difficult to find a value-driven consultancy, capable of offering meaningful and pragmatic advice at short notice. The LK Group never disappoints. They tailor their services to a wide range of site-specific challenges on my sites and then get on with it. Their approach is always straightforward.
Lancaster Maloney
Director
Maloney Limited
