Land Quality
Ground Risk Assessment, Investigation, Remediation and Compliance
About Ayesa
World Rankings
#45
Top 225 International Engineering Design Firms (World) 1
#61 Global 150 Design Firms 1
A global leader in technology and engineering services
Over the past six decades, Ayesa has delivered iconic, large-scale projects across the globe while adhering to its core principles of people centricity, leaving lasting positive impacts, and commitment to end-to-end lifetime partnerships. Today, the company is a global provider of technology and engineering services, with expertise in over 70 disciplines and an active presence in more than 40 countries.
Ayesa’s strategic expansion across various sectors and international geographic regions has significantly contributed to its growth, earning it a place in the world’s top 50 international engineering design firms, where it is ranked top 24 for global transportation, top 20 for global water supply, and a top 5 IT service provider in Spain.
We deliver performance and value for clients, stakeholders, employees, and communities. 717m+ Revenues
#8 Top 10 By Region (Latin America) 1
#10 Top 50 Geotechnical Consultants (UK) 2
#16 Top 20 Global Water Supply 3
#26 Top 30 Sewer and Solid Waste3
#24 Top 30 Transportation 3
#35 Top 40 Industrial Process3
#35 Top 40 Oil & Gas3
#74 WA100, World Architects Survey BD Online 2024
#2 IT Consulting Firms (Spain) 4 Forbes 100 best employers to work for in Spain
1 ENR Rating: Top 225 International Engineering Design Firms 2023 (according to revenue)
2 Geplus.co.uk Ground Engineering Magazine’s top 50 UK Geotechnical Consultants (according to UK revenue)
3 ENR Global Sourcebook 2023
4 Eraneos & Whitelane report 2023
Ranked #1 by 285 clients in Spain according to Eraneos & Whitelane report
Ayesa employs over 14,000 professionals who engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration, leveraging their collective experience, insights, and best practices.
Our people are committed to developing infrastructure solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable, energyefficient, and digitally advanced world.
Multidisciplinary Engineering Sectors
Water & Environment
Marine & Coastal
// Environment and Sustainability
// Flooding and Rivers
// Waste Management
// Dams, Reservoirs and Major Water Infrastructure
// Drainage, Groundwater and Irrigation
// Water Conveyance and Distribution
// Water Resource Management
// Water Treatment and Desalination
Oil and Gas
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// Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
// Pipelines
// Production Facilities
// Refining Facilities
// Storage and Terminals
// Ports & Harbours
// Marine Structures
// Coastal Modelling & Engineering
// Marinas & Waterfronts
// Subsea Pipelines
Buildings & Cities
// Arts and Culture
// Education
// Healthcare and Research
// Heritage and Conservation
// Office and Commercial
// Residential and Hotels
// Sports and Leisure
// Technology and Data Centres
// Urban Planning and Landscaping
Energy
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// Solar Energy
// Onshore and Offshore Wind Power
// Biomass
// Hydroelectric Power
// Hydrogen and Renewables Gases
// Energy Storage
// Thermal Generation
// HV Transmission and Distribution
Industry
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// Logistics Plants and Distribution Centres
// Metallurgical and Transformation Plants
// Agri-Food Plants
// Mining Facilities
// Chemical and Petrochemical Plants
// Yeast and Life Sciences
Services
// Planning and Consulting
// Investigation, Assessment and Modelling
// Engineering Design and Architecture
// Construction and Project Management
Consultancy
// Digital Engineering and Engineering 4.0
// Environment, Climate and Sustainability
Transportation
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// Airports
// Bridges and Structures
// Highways and Roads
// HSL, Railways
// Land Management
// Metros, LRT and Tramways
// Stations and Terminals
// Transportation Systems
// Tunnels and Underground Spaces
Working with Us
Bridging the Gap
Local Relationships & Networks
Getting a project off to the right start and mitigating any delays helps keep costs down. Our team has forged close working relationships with environmental authorities and regulators throughout the regions we operate in, enabling us to expeditiously progress projects through permitting, construction, verification, and site closure.
We excel in project management and supervising construction phases across the entire project lifecycle. We help clients “bridge the gap” across all relevant stakeholders, supported by our holistic understanding of needs, constraints, opportunities, and objectives.
Innovation, Sustainability
We offer innovation with a deep understanding of environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability, waste to energy, and renewables to deliver maximum value to clients.
Safety First
We advance safety, applying rigorous processes that manage technical, environmental and social risks and hold ISO 45001:2018 – the internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
Proven Track Record & Trust
We have extensive experience across a wide range of sectors. We currently sit on several frameworks, such as Irish Water, Port of Cork, Oil and Pipeline Agency, Waterways Ireland, Gas Networks Ireland, Irish Rail, Fusion 21, and Translink.
Client Partnership
Our culture focuses on building solid relationships with clients who continue to select us for the significant benefits we provide. We work with public and private sectors, from large companies and national regulatory bodies to smaller organisations. Our priority is always technical excellence, partnership and lasting impacts.
Technical Excellence
We help keep our clients informed on new regulations and engage with stakeholders to move projects forward profitably and align with environmental goals. Our proactive approach helps clients benefit from our expertise in a constantly changing regulatory environment.
Multi-Disciplinary
We provide engineering and design consultancy services across multiple sectors: marine and coastal, geoscience, buildings, transportation, energy, environment, water, flooding, waste management, and conservation.
Our Approach
Lasting Positive Impacts
We offer the highest design standards, project management, and stakeholder collaboration to achieve optimum project solutions. Our engineering consultants are among the very best in their fields. Continuous involvement in challenging projects maintains and enhances our high standards of technical excellence.
An End-to-End Partner
We aim to build strong relationships with our clients and provide them with exceptional care. We strive to assist our clients in achieving their desired results, delivering value and positive impacts. Our agile and responsive global teams create a collaborative framework across stakeholders for project success, combining local knowledge and experience with international best practices.
People-Centric
At Ayesa, we prioritise our staff’s development to ensure a positive, enriching, safe, and empowering work experience. We are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplaces to create an environment where everyone can thrive. We invest significantly in training and development to keep our staff at the forefront of their industry. As a leading engineering consultant, we aim to positively impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) most relevant to us, such as reducing CO2 emissions, promoting water conservation, creating social value, enhancing health and wellbeing, engaging with communities, providing apprenticeships, and maintaining a safe working environment.
Contaminated Land: Quality and Regeneration
With limited land availability and a growing population in the UK, we are dedicated to revitalising brownfield sites for the benefit of local communities and the environment. Our team of environmental consultants conducts thorough evaluations of contaminated land and water quality, helping clients manage environmental liabilities, plan future investments, and unlock asset value for landowners, developers, and regulators.
Today’s developers face the challenge of conducting cost-effective site clean-ups that meet future site use requirements and comply with existing regulations. At Ayesa, we recognise the importance of aligning client objectives with regulatory standards while applying a robust technical approach to create remediation plans that optimise timelines and minimise costs. We offer a full range of site assessment, remediation, and redevelopment services, from initial environmental investigations to detailed design and remediation implementation. Our specialised team of engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, GIS experts, and environmental scientists delivers these services with precision and expertise.
We prioritise proactive collaboration and strategic negotiation with regulatory agencies, ensuring seamless project execution while maintaining full compliance. Water
Planning to Completion
Ayesa’s Environmental Services team provides comprehensive environmental and geotechnical services for developing greenfield and brownfield sites. From initial Phase 1 assessments to remediation and final verification, we ensure a smooth transition from development concept to planning approval and project completion.
Diverse Client Base
We work with residential and commercial developers, public service organizations, and companies across various sectors, including energy, waste, chemicals, water, industry, and mining.
Complete Brownfield Support
Our geo-environmental experts evaluate natural and human-made factors affecting site conditions for new and existing developments. We specialise in:
• Preparing Conceptual Site Models (CSM)
• Conducting human health and environmental risk assessments
• Developing remediation strategies
Regulatory Compliance
In partnership with skilled contractors, our experienced staff delivers fully coordinated remediation and earthworks programs that meet all regulatory requirements within the planning and legislative frameworks.
Sustainable Development and Brownfield Site Regeneration
We provide a fully integrated geotechnical and environmental consultancy, offering services from feasibility studies and investigations to the design, management, and validation of remediation projects. Our team assesses natural and human-made site conditions within the context of proposed or existing developments.
Experience
Ayesa has over 24 years of experience addressing brownfield site challenges across the UK. We collaborate closely with clients to assess feasibility, identify opportunities, and navigate constraints for brownfield regeneration. We provide practical solutions, from
initial site appraisals to master planning, ensuring compliance with strict legislative standards.
Advice Across all Stages of Brownfield site projects
We offer technical advice, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to help developers find cost-effective, safe solutions that meet statutory requirements. Our expertise spans every stage of contaminated land management, from due diligence and investigation to remediation and post-completion monitoring.
Regulatory Expertise
Our team deeply understands the regulatory frameworks governing contaminated land and land quality across various jurisdictions. We work proactively with regulators to ensure legal compliance while minimizing project delays
Conceptual
Site Models and Risk Assessments
Our consultants excel in preparing Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) and conducting environmental risk assessments based on the source-pathway-receptor model. We develop remedial options tailored to each site’s specific needs, guiding clients through every stage of development, from pre-planning to the discharge of planning conditions.
Experience with Projects of All Sizes
Our consultants have extensive experience across small-scale residential developments and large-scale commercial and industrial projects. We deliver fully coordinated ground investigation, remediation, and earthworks programs that comply with all regulatory requirements in planning and legislative frameworks.
Integrated, Cost-Effective Approach
At Ayesa, we combine our geo-environmental, geotechnical, environmental, and structural engineering services to deliver an integrated, costeffective approach focusing on sustainability.
Heathrow Expansion Project
The £14bn Heathrow Expansion Programme includes constructing a third runway, a new terminal, and extensive associated infrastructure, necessitating major earthworks and re-routing of the M25.
Our team provided specialist advice on landfill permitting, including designing remedial works, preparing permit applications for existing and new landfills, and addressing environmental risk assessments. We secured Environment Agency approval by preparing seven permit applications and managing complex remediation and construction issues related to landfills under the new runway.
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Contaminated Land Services
Risk Assessment, Compliance, and Remediation
Land Quality Assessments
Pre-acquisition Environmental Appraisals
Environmental Due Diligence Reports
Phase I: Preliminary Investigation
Phase II: Ground Investigation
Conceptual Site Models (CSM)
Part IIA Determination Studies
Environmental Impact Assessments
Human Health, Controlled Waters, and Ground Gas Risk Assessments
Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessments (DQRA) Using Various Risk Assessment Computer Modelling Tools
Remediation Options & Estimations
Implementation, Supervision, and Validation of Remediation Schemes
Production of Contract Documents and Working Drawings
Remediation Management
Construction Quality Assurance (CQA)
Materials Management Plan
Waste Assessment & Classification
CL:AIRE CoP Qualified Consultants & Expert Witness
Foundation Options Appraisal and Specific Geotechnical Services for Developments
Benefits of Land Remediation
• Environmental Protection
By removing or containing pollutants, remediation helps protect ecosystems and water sources from contamination, preserving biodiversity and restoring the natural environment.
• Public Health
Land remediation reduces exposure to hazardous substances like heavy metals and chemicals, protecting the health of people living and working near the site.
• Economic Revitalisation
Remediated land can be developed for housing, businesses, or community spaces, boosting property values and attracting investment, which in turn stimulates local economies.
• Regulatory Compliance
Remediation ensures compliance with environmental regulations, helping property owners and developers avoid fines and legal issues.
• Sustainable Land Use
By reclaiming contaminated brownfield sites, remediation supports sustainable development and reduces the need to build on undeveloped land, conserving greenfield areas.
In summary, land remediation is an essential process for addressing contamination and improving land quality. By employing techniques like in-situ bioremediation, chemical oxidation, capping, and vapor extraction, contaminated land can be restored safely and sustainably, ensuring it is fit for future use while protecting public health and the environment.
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Ground Risk Assessment, Investigation, Remediation and Compliance
A top 50 UK Geotechnical Consultant by revenue, Ranked # 11 (GE:100
Geotechnical Services
Ayesa’s Environmental Services team have the capabilities to undertake geotechnical investigation and design to allow the construction of foundations, retaining structures, embankments, cuttings and landfill containment systems.
The proposed investigations and subsequent design are undertaken in accordance with the latest British Standards and applicable Eurocodes.
Desk Study and Site Appraisal
Mining Risk Assessments
Geotechnical Ground Investigation (incl. Site services as outlined to the right)
Geotechnical Ground Report including Writing, Tendering, and Submission Review
Production of Ground Models and Longs Sections
Design and Specification of Shallow and Deep Foundations for Building Structures and industrial plant
Design of Foundations to Allow for Clay Shrinkage and Heave
Design and Specification of Ground Improvement Measures, including Stone/ Concrete Columns and Lime/Cement Stabilisation
Soil and Rock Reinforcement
Modelling of Slope Stability for Roil and Rock
Rock Face Assessments
Design of Retaining Structures
Design of Cofferdams, Temporary Works, and Basements
Design and Supervision of Earthworks, and Grouting Schemes
Stockpile Assessment
Highway Subgrade Assessments
Soil Chemical Aggressivity Assessment for Concrete and Steel
Resident Engineer and Expert Advice / Witness Services
On Site Services
The Environmental Services Team both intrusive and non-intrusive support our geotechnical & site
For example these include:
Utility Clearance and Mapping to PAS128
Rotary, Sonic, and Cable Percussion
Cone Penetration Testing Using Piezo
Percussive Windowless Sampling and
Trial Pitting and Trenching
Logging Soil and Rock to BS5930:2015
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental
Soil Screening by Photo-ionisation
In-situ Testing: CBR, Plate Tests, and
Infiltration Testing, Permeability Testing
Geophysical Techniques: Electrical Radar, and Microgravity
Spot and Continuous Ground Gas,
Geotechnical Monitoring
Geotechnical and Geo-environmental
All our sitework is supervised geo-environmental consultants.
Our consultants actively maintain records and are encouraged industry-related body.
(GE:100 2024)
Services
Team are able to utilise a wide range of non-intrusive ground investigation techniques to site investigation services.
Piezo and Mag Cones
BS5930:2015 +A1 2020 and industrial plant and Dynamic Probing
Geoenvironmental Sampling of Soil, Sediment, and Groundwater
Detector (VOC) and X-ray Fluorescence (Metals)
Percussion Drilling with In-situ Testing PAS128 and SRD
Testing and Groundwater Pumping Trials
Resistivity, thermal Resistivity, Ground Penetrating and Groundwater Monitoring
Geo-environmental Laboratory Analysis
supervised full-time by experienced and dedicated consultants.
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Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental Due Diligence is a critical step in any property transaction. Identifying and assessing environmental liabilities during pre-acquisition can significantly influence the final deal. This process helps uncover actual or potential environmental risks related to the asset’s historical use, which can impact its value.
Phase 1: Site Assessment
The Due Diligence process starts with a Phase 1 Site Assessment, conducted in line with internationally recognised standards, including UK-specific guidelines like BS 10175:2011+A2:2017. This phase involves a thorough review of records to assess the site’s history, environmental background, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, a site inspection is carried out to evaluate both current and historical environmental management practices.
Phase 2: Investigation
If the Phase 1 assessment flags potential issues, a Phase 2 investigation may be conducted. This involves more detailed studies, such as soil, water, and ground gas sampling, following UK standards like BS 5930:2015 and BS 8576:2013. The aim is to confirm and measure any environmental impacts, giving the potential buyer a clear understanding of any remediation costs before completing the transaction.
Waste Classification
Appropriate waste classification is essential at both greenfield and brownfield development sites, as it can greatly affect project costs. Ayesa offers thorough waste classification services, fully compliant with current legislation and WM3 guidelines. Our expert team ensures precise classification of waste materials throughout the design and construction phases, allowing for cost-efficient and environmentally responsible disposal or recovery.
Environmental Monitoring
Ayesa offers a complete range of environmental monitoring and sampling services, including soil, groundwater, surface water, dust, and gas sampling. We also provide clear, detailed reports based on the collected data, helping clients make informed decisions about managing their environmental impact and compliance with regulatory bodies.
Site Investigation
Managing Ground Condition Risks
Unforeseen ground conditions can pose significant risks to construction projects. A thorough site investigation helps identify these potential hazards, significantly reducing risks and preventing delays. Inadequate site investigation can lead to costly delays, requiring remedial plans to address contaminated soils and groundwater or to reconstruct building systems.
At Ayesa, our geotechnical geologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and technicians deliver site-specific and risk-based solutions that add value to your project. Our comprehensive field services assess the nature, extent, and risks of substances found in soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, and building systems.
Comprehensive Site Investigation and Remediation Services:
We cover the entire project lifecycle, from site investigation and feasibility studies to risk assessment, monitoring, remediation design, site reuse, preparation of competitive tenders, and construction management.
We serve many clients, from individuals to major contractors and developers, including those constructing energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities and power plant stations.
Expertise in Challenging Environments:
Our team has experience working in challenging environments, such as soft ground, aggressive maritime environments, peat bogs, slopes with specialist rigs or scaffold platforms, overwater sites in harbors, rivers, and lakes, as well as landfills, crane lifts, basements, and other below-ground structures.
Quality Data using Advanced Techniques:
We employ in-house and third-party resources for site investigations, using techniques designed to maximize data quality. These techniques include cable percussion boring, rotary openhole and cored drilling, Geobor and resonance equipment with appropriate flushing mediums, dynamic (windowless) sampling and probing, static cone penetration testing (including piezocone, magcone, seismic cone, gamma cone), and mechanically or handexcavated trial pits.
Detailed Reporting & Compliance:
Our team prepares Ground Investigation Reports (GIR) and Geotechnical Design Reports (GDR) and provides geo-environmental interpretations and recommendations. We present exploratory holes and other test data according to current local quality standards (British, EU, or Middle Eastern) and ensure compliance with Eurocode 7.
Ground investigation data is also available electronically in the latest AGS format for inclusion in BIM.
Heathrow Expansion Project
Edwin Richards Quarry
Investigative techniques
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We provide a comprehensive suite of risk assessment and management tools for potentially contaminated land and groundwater, starting with desk studies and extending through site audits, intrusive ground investigations, and ongoing risk management through modelling, assessment, remediation, and monitoring. These are examples of some techniques we use for evaluating and monitoring.
GPR Ground Penetrating Radar
We use this process, which uses radar pulses to create images of subsurface structures, helping to avoid accidental damage to existing utilities and ensuring safe and efficient project execution.
Rotary Drilling is used in dense, stiff soils or into bedrock.
Sonic Drilling
Sonic drilling is a technique that uses high-frequency, resonant vibrations to rapidly advance a drill bit through various soil and rock formations, providing continuous, undisturbed core samples with minimal disruption to the surrounding material.
Cable
Percussion Drilling
This menthod includes dropping a heavy chisel is repeatedly to break up and remove soil or rock, allowing for the collection of soil samples and the installation of casings. It is particularly used for drilling through soft to medium-hard soils and weak rocks.
Trial Pitting
Trial pitting is a method of subsurface investigation where shallow excavations, or pits, are dug to obtain samples of soil or rock from near the surface.
Electrical Resistivity Testing
This testing method uses geophysics to measure the electrical resistance of the ground, helping to determine subsurface properties. Electrical currents are sent through the ground using electrodes placed on the surface, and the resistance encountered is then measured.
Cone Penetration Testing (CPT):
CPT involves pushing a cone-shaped sensor into the ground to measure soil resistance and provide detailed information about subsurface soil properties and stratigraphy.
Dynamic Windowless Sampling:
The method involves using a dynamic, percussion-driven action to advance the sampling tube without the use of a casing, allowing for the retrieval of soil samples from various depths for geotechnical and environmental analysis.
Utility Clearance with Ground Penetrating Radar
Rotary Drilling, Sussex
Dynamic Windowless Sampling in Cambridgeshire
Rotary Drilling, Wales
Overwater Cable Percussion Drilling, Lowestoft Port
Rotary Drilling, Scotland
Cable Percussion Drilling, Sussex
Cone Penetration, Sussex
Trial Pitting, Essex
Investigative techniques
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Plate Load Testing
Plate Load Testing is a geotechnical method used to assess the bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of soil by applying a known load to a steel plate placed on the ground and measuring the resulting settlement.
Soil Logging
This process involves documenting and categorising the different layers and properties of soil encountered during drilling or excavation. It includes details such as soil type, texture, colour, moisture content, and any notable features. This detailed data is then analysed for geotechnical and environmental purposes.
Expertise at a glance
Boreholl Logging, Dynamic Windowless Sampling, Electrical Resistivity Testing (ERT), Inclinometer monitoring Rotary Drilling, Sonic Drilling, Cable Percussion boring, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Trial Pitting, Cone Penetration Testing, Ground Movement Monitoring, Plate load Testing, Groundwater Pumping Trials, Piezometer
Trial Pitting Cambridgeshire
Soil Logging, Essex
Low flow groundwater sampling in Nottinghamshire
Plate Load Testing
Groundwater Pumping Trial
Electrical resistivity testing in Essex
Soil Sampling, Cheshire
Product sampling in Nottinghamshire
Product sampling in Nottinghamshire
Land Quality and Remediation
Enhancing Site Quality
Land remediation is the process of cleaning, restoring, and rehabilitating contaminated land to make it suitable for development or safe for human and environmental health. Contaminated land can pose significant risks due to pollutants in the soil, groundwater, or surface water, often resulting from industrial activities, chemical spills, waste disposal, or historical land use. The goal of land remediation is to reduce or eliminate these risks, improve the quality of the land, and bring it back to a condition where it can be used safely and effectively.
The Land Remediation Process
Site Assessment and Investigation
As discussed in previous pages - site assessment is the first step. This involves investigating the extent and type of contamination present, typically through a Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental site assessment.
During these assessments, samples of soil, groundwater, and sometimes air are collected and analysed to understand the nature and spread of contaminants. Site history and previous land use are also considered, helping to identify potential sources of pollution.
Risk Assessment
Once the contamination has been characterised, a risk assessment is conducted to determine the potential impacts on human health, the environment, and any planned future land use. This step is crucial in deciding the level of clean-up needed and the appropriate methods for remediation. The risk assessment also guides the selection of suitable safety standards and informs the design of the remediation plan.
Remediation Planning
Based on the findings of the site investigation and risk assessment, a tailored remediation plan is developed. The plan outlines the methods and technologies to be used, the time frame for completion, and any specific regulations that need to be adhered to. The objective is to achieve a balance between cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Remediation Methods
A range of remediation techniques can be employed depending on the type of contamination, site conditions, and the desired outcome. These methods can be broadly classified into physical, chemical, biological, and containment strategies:
1. Excavation and Disposal: One of the simplest methods, excavation involves removing contaminated soil and transporting it to a specialised disposal facility. While effective, this method can be costly and is generally used when contamination is shallow or highly localised.
2 Soil Washing: Soil washing involves physically separating contaminants from soil particles using water or other solvents. The cleaned soil can then be reused, while the contaminated water is treated or disposed of appropriately.
3. Bioremediation: This method uses microorganisms, such as bacteria or fungi, to break down pollutants in the soil. It’s an eco- friendly option often used for organic contaminants like petroleum products. In situ bioremediation treats the soil directly on-site, whereas ex situ bioremediation involves excavating the soil and treating it off-site.
4. Chemical Treatment: Chemical agents can be injected into the soil to neutralise or transform contaminants into less harmful substances. For example, chemical oxidation can be used to break down pollutants such as hydrocarbons and solvents.
5. Containment and Capping: In cases where complete removal of contaminants is impractical, containment strategies may be used. This involves creating physical barriers, such as capping with impermeable layers, to isolate contaminants and prevent them from spreading or coming into contact with people or ecosystems.
6. Vapor Extraction: Vapor extraction, also known as soil vapor extraction (SVE), is a technique used to treat volatile contaminants in the soil and groundwater. By creating a vacuum in the subsurface, vapors from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are pulled out of the soil. These vapors are then collected and treated, preventing harmful chemicals from migrating through the soil or air.
Monitoring and Verification
After remediation activities have been completed, ongoing monitoring is typically required to ensure that the clean-up has been successful and that no further contamination is occurring. This could include regular sampling of soil, groundwater, and air, as well as visual inspections. Monitoring helps verify that the site meets the agreed-upon safety and environmental standards, and that it can be safely used for its intended purpose.
Restoration and Reuse
In many cases, once the land has been remediated, it can be restored for use in residential, commercial, or industrial development. In other cases, remediated land is converted into green spaces, parks, or nature reserves, contributing to urban regeneration and environmental improvement.
Soil & Risk Assessment
Groundwater Remediation
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Soil Remediation
Soil can be contaminated by many different human activities when hazardous substances are not used, stored or disposed of safely. Instances of soil contamination are usually highest in urban areas and former industrial sites where manufacturing, industrial dumping, waste disposal and excessive use of pesticides or fertilizers may have occurred.
Soil remediation is the process of cleaning and restoring contaminated soil to ensure it is safe for use and to mitigate environmental and health risks. out contaminants from soil particles.
Soil remediation techniques such as capping, in-situ bioremediation, chemical oxidation, and vapor extraction are essential for treating contaminated soils, ensuring safe and effective restoration of polluted sites. i
-venting them from leaching into the environment.
In Situ Treatment: Methods like chemical oxidation or reduction are applied directly to the contaminated soil without excavation. This can be less disruptive and more cost-effective for certain types of contamination.
Groundwater Remediation
Groundwater is a crucial source of drinking water, irrigation, and industrial use. However, contamination from industrial spills, agricultural runoff, and waste disposal can compromise its quality. Groundwater remediation is the process of removing or neutralizing pollutants from groundwater to restore it to a safe and usable condition.
Groundwater remediation techniques, including pump and treat, air sparging, dual-phase extraction, in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), in-situ bioremediation, and monitored natural attenuation (MNA), are employed to remove or neutralize contaminants, ensuring the safe restoration of polluted groundwater.ng the safe restoration of polluted groundwater. nuation: Allows natural processes, such as microbial degradation and dilution, to reduce pollutant concentrations over time. Often used in conjunction with monitoring to ensure effectiveness.
Soil Remediation, Essex
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Groundwater Remediation, Nottinghamshire
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Lowestoft Port Redevelopment Site Investigation
Lowestoft Port, owned by Associated British Ports is being transformed into the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) to support the offshore renewable energy sector. Ayesa won the tender to design the Outer Harbour, which will include additional berthing space and deeper harbour approaches, with completion expected by 2026.
Our team conducted extensive site investigations inhouse to inform design decisions, including geotechnical testing, borehole drilling, and environmental sampling, overcoming challenging ground conditions to support the project’s success.
Sustainable Development
