A former large scale fuel storage and distribution depot is in the process of being redeveloped into a commercial development. The depot, located within a chalk quarry, was decommissioned around 15 years ago with all associated infrastructure removed.
Prior to Lustre Consulting’s involvement several investigations, dating back over a decade, had been conducted. The investigations discovered that the underlying aquifer had been impacted as a result of the site’s former use. Based on these findings, the Environment Agency required further investigation and remediation. Lustre Consulting was appointed to continue these works and subsequently undertook a phased Site Investigation. The investigations comprised a combination of windowless sampling, cable percussion drilling and several rounds of groundwater monitoring. The findings of the intrusive works enabled Lustre Consulting to prepare an assessment on the current groundwater quality and determine whether monitored natural attenuation (MNA) is a viable remediation option in the long term.
The findings of the phased investigation and monitoring were positive with evidence showing that the groundwater contamination is undergoing natural attenuation. The results have been summarised in a MNA Assessment Report and submitted to the Environment Agency for approval. Lustre Consulting look forward to continuing to assist with the verification works as the development progresses.
What is a Noise Assessment? A Noise Assessment will determine whether any prevailing noise sources could be affecting your site or whether any adverse noise sources could be introduced, and if those noise sources could have an adverse impact on future site users, or off-site noise sensitive receptors. If the Noise Assessment finds that the […]
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What is a Flood Risk Assessment? A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) will determine the flood risk to a site from multiple sources. It is usual for a FRA to assess the flood risk from rivers, sea, surface water, sewers or groundwater. The level of risk is in part determined by future site users and/or sensitive […]
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What is an Air Quality Mitigation Statement? An Air Quality Mitigation Statement qualitatively assesses the air quality impact to future site users and/or local receptors and whether any mitigation measures could be required. Why is an Air Quality Mitigation Statement needed for this site? The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) and Environmental Protection UK […]
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What is a Phase 1 Desk Study? A Phase 1 Desk will determine if contamination could be present at your site, and importantly, if that contamination poses a risk to future site users or the environment. Why is a Phase 1 Desk Study needed for this site? If the Desk Study finds that the level […]
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