Phase 4 - Validation
In general the Remediation Validation is the final stage in a contaminated land site investigation providing closure to the process, although may include an interim period of monitoring in some cases. The main aim is to confirm that the measures employed as part of the Remediation Methodology have successfully mitigated the risks identified to satisfactory levels.
This phase of the works typically involves:-
- Visits to the site by an environmental engineer to monitor and document the remediation process
- Details of the techniques employed
- Details of materials removed from site, destinations, volumes etc.
- Results of on-site testing
- Results of laboratory validation testing
- Photographic evidence
- Production of a Validation Report
The Validation Report is submitted to the regulatory authorities, the Environment Agency and the Local Authority, for approval. This approval is required in order to ‘sign-off’ planning conditions and is therefore essential that the correct process and procedures have been followed.
At Terragen our consultants have a wealth of experience in seeing projects through from inception to validation and regulatory sign-off.
Throughout the process from Phase1 through to Phase 4 our aim is to provide solutions to the challenges posed by contaminated land to our clients in a sustainable, cost effective manner, ensuring timely project success.
If you would like further information on Remediation Validation or any aspect of the investigation of contaminated land, or if you wish to discuss a specific project, then please contact us at info@terragenenvironmental.co.uk