Apley Head Solar Farm Geo-Environmental Site Investigation
Mineral Resource Assessment and intrusive geo-environmental investigation for a proposed 115-hectare solar farm near Worksop.
The Project
EnviroSolution was approached to undertake a Mineral Resource Assessment and design an intrusive geo-environmental investigation to reduce environmental uncertainties at a 115-hectare site near Worksop proposed for a large solar farm.
The Challenge
The supplied project information records that the preliminary desk study identified a historic military-training use and an associated UXO consideration that had to be addressed while maintaining tight investigation deadlines.
The Solution
The UXO risk was communicated to the client and intrusive works were undertaken under the supervision of a qualified UXO specialist. The investigation included window-sample borehole drilling, infiltration testing, and gas and groundwater monitoring.
The Benefit
Potential constraints were identified early, allowing the client to understand additional site-work considerations. EnviroSolution coordinated the specialist input so the investigation could proceed within the client's required programme.
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