CHEMICALS & PHARMACEUTICALS Plant Decommissioning, Demolition and Remediation Support Chemical Manufacturing Plant, UK
Project Summary
Plant Decommissioning, Demolition and Remediation Support Chemical Manufacturing Plant, UK
Project Value: £300,000 Key Project Elements Decommissioning and Demolition
Environmental Permit Surrender
CDM Coordinator
CRA was commissioned by a leading chemical manufacturer to provide CDM and health and safety support during the decommissioning, demolition and remediation of a redundant carbon black plant near Bristol. The plant commenced operations in the 1950s and ceased production in 2008. There was a legacy of historic contamination at the Site that required remediation prior to the handover of the site to the landlord. The plant was classified as a top tier COMAH site until inventories of the relevant dangerous substances were reduced below the threshold levels specified in Schedule 1 of the COMAH Regulations. The Site’s Environmental Permit (EP) remained in force until demolition of the plant and remediation of the site was completed.
Waste Management
CRA’s contribution to this project included to:
Contaminated Site
Remediation
Employer’s Representative
Provide a CDM Coordinator for the demolition of the plant and associated facilities and the remediation of the site. Devise strategies for the removal and disposal of all residual dangerous substances (including asbestos) prior to demolition. Provide EHS support to ensure compliance with the Site’s EP during plant decommissioning (including submissions of all notifications and reports, as required) and liaison with regulatory authorities (EA, HSE and local authority). Produce a Site Condition Report and other documentation required for the surrender of the Site’s EP (on completion of demolition and remediation activities). Review all contractor’s risk assessments and method statements to ensure works did not cause pollution and were carried out in full compliance with the requirements of the EP and all other health, safety and environmental legal and procedural requirements. Provide advice on contractor’s site induction and permit to work procedures. Ensure compliance with all relevant waste legislation including Duty of Care audits of waste disposal facilities. Liaise with the site landlord on behalf of the client regarding the condition of the site on completion of demolition and remediation. Perform the role of ‘Employer’s Representative’ on behalf of the client as defined by the remediation and demolition contracts. This included ensuring the works proceeded in accordance with the agreed project plan and method statements and representing the client in negotiations with contractors. On completion, the CRA signed off the works to confirm they were fully compliant with contractual requirements.
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