24/04/2025
Here are some photos of our work at the redevelopment of the Earl Soham Business Centre in Suffolk, where, from late 2022, our Environmental Services team has provided extensive and robust contaminated land assessments and advice. Our work would facilitate the progress of our client’s planning application for the demolition of the existing structures and construction of a residential development, working alongside Peter Wells Architects.
Our work on the project initially comprised a Stage I/ Tier I Geo-Environmental Desk Study, in which our expert research teams reviewed all historical and regulatory information pertaining to the site. Once the initial research was complete, the team conducted a walkover survey of the site and surrounding area, enabling us to identify any potential contaminative sources and determine the appropriate scope of work for future investigations.
This work was followed by a Stage I/ Tier II Ground Investigation by our highly qualified team. We excavated a series of hand excavated boreholes to retrieve soil samples for geochemical testing, as well as a series of dynamic sampling boreholes with combined ground gas and groundwater monitoring points.
Following the submission of our initial reports, our Environmental Services team also produced a Stage II Options Appraisal and Remediation Strategy. This document details the remediation methods, and validation measures to be employed at the site, to ensure construction workers and future site users and the surrounding environment are protected, and that any risks to controlled waters are mitigated.
We are looking forward to seeing the finished result when the project is completed. If you'd like to find out more about this project, please get in touch with Adam Steele or Dan Fowles or visit the 'News' section of our website. For more information on our Contaminated Land Assessments service, please visit our website - https://chick.co.uk/our-services/contaminated-land-assessments/
