Geotechnical - Pre-litigation advice – Lancaster Project overview While conducting directional drilling to install four cable ducts beneath a railway cutting in Morecambe, near Lancaster, the drilling contractor encountered an unexpected obstruction in the solid geology. The initial site investigation… Continue reading
Geotechnical - Site investigation for an 11kV switchboard replacement – Hertfordshire Project overview We were commissioned to carry out a site investigation for an 11kV switchboard replacement in Hertfordshire. The scope included foundation design recommendations and a risk assessment for human health due to potential… Continue reading
Geotechnical - £116 million Wing Water Supply Programme – 40 km water main and infrastructure Project overview As part of a framework agreement with Anglian Water Services Limited, we were commissioned to conduct a comprehensive investigation for a proposed 40 km duplication water main. The project extended from Rutland… Continue reading
Geoenvironmental - Flood risk assessments – Norfolk Project overview A flood risk assessment (FRA) was commissioned for a site in Norfolk as part of an outline planning application. The assessment was prepared in line with Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and… Continue reading
Geoenvironmental - Ground gas risk assessment – Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk Project overview A site in Costessey, Norwich, was proposed for commercial redevelopment. Due to its history as a former sand and gravel extraction site, the local planning authority required a ground gas risk assessment… Continue reading
Geoenvironmental - Acoustic surveys – Grafham, Cambridgeshire Project overview A noise survey was commissioned at the redeveloped ozone generation facilities at Grafham Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Huntingdon. The survey was conducted as part of health and safety compliance and site… Continue reading
Geoenvironmental - Thermographic surveys – Romford, Essex Project overview A thermographic survey was commissioned as part of a preventive maintenance program at a substation in Romford, Essex. The aim was to identify potential issues by inspecting critical components for signs of… Continue reading
Geoenvironmental - Geo-environmental investigation – North Walsham Cottage Hospital redevelopment, Norfolk Project overview A geo-environmental investigation was commissioned by Thomasons, on behalf of Norlife Limited, for the £3.7 million redevelopment of North Walsham Cottage Hospital in Norfolk. The project involved the demolition of existing structures… Continue reading
