Management, Remediation and Validation

If a site is found to be contaminated, management of the soils during earthworks may be required to protect site workers and to prevent discharges to neighbouring sites and the wider environment.

Remediation of contaminated soil may also be necessary to make the land safe to use, and to prevent discharges to the environment. Typically this involves one, or a combination of the following:

  • Excavation and off-site disposal of contaminated soil.
  • Soil mixing and reuse of contaminated soil on site.
  • Capping and retention of contaminated soil on site.

The remedial options have their associated advantages and disadvantages and the selected approach will depend on the requirements of the development.

Thomas Consultants will assess your site requirements, provide a solution suitable for the proposed development and prepare the relevant Site Management Plan or Remedial Action Plan for Council submission. Contact us to get started.

Site Management Plan (SMP)

A Site Management Plan (SMP) is produced to ensure the safety of site workers, as well as to prevent any discharges to neighbouring sites and the environment as earthworks are undertaken on contaminated sites.

The SMP outlines:

  • Site control procedures.
  • Health and safety procedures.
  • Environmental management procedures.
  • Site personnel responsible for implementing and monitoring controls and procedures at the site.

Details of any monitoring requirements, disposal requirements and procedures to be implemented following the discovery of unexpected contamination will also be included in the SMP.

If you require further information on the above, or if your local council have requested a Site Management Plan, let us help you out – contact us today.

Remedial Action Plan (RAP)

The purpose of a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) is to outline those measures necessary to make the land safe to use and to prevent discharges to the environment. The RAP will set the remedial goals for the site and will outline the intended remedial methodology and will detail the proposed validation.

Typically this involves one, or a combination of the following:

  • Excavation and off site disposal of contaminated soil.
  • Soil mixing and reuse of contaminated soil on site.
  • Encapsulation and retention of contaminated soil on site.

The remedial options have their associated advantages and disadvantages and the selected approach will depend on the requirements of the development.

In the event that the contaminated soils are retained on site, an Ongoing Management Plan (OMP), detailing the long-term monitoring and management procedures, will likely be required.

If you require further information on the above, or if your local council have requested a Remedial Action Plan or Ongoing Management Plan, please feel free to contact our knowledgeable team.

Site Validation Report (SVR)

The purpose of the Site Validation Report is to confirm that, following the remedial actions, the site is safe to use and any risk to the environment has been effectively managed.

The SVR will contain details of:

  • The remedial actions carried out.
  • Confirmation that the remedial goals for the site have been achieved.
  • Any validation sampling or encapsulation undertaken at the site.

If you require further information on the above, or if your local council have requested a Site Validation Report, please get in touch.

Are you unsure if you will require site management or remediation?
Please get in touch with our Soil Contamination team today.

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