Eagle Works Supplementary Delineation Sampling

Following a preliminary contaminated-land investigation at a vacated industrial unit with a history including a foundry, flax mill and manufacturing uses, asbestos fibres and groundwater hydrocarbons were identified. EnviroSolution recommended supplementary investigation to delineate these contaminants and update the risk assessment.

The client needed to understand whether the asbestos and hydrocarbon findings represented widespread contamination or more limited sources that could be managed more efficiently.

EnviroSolution mobilised quickly and completed trial pitting, chemical analysis and vapour sampling using existing monitoring wells. No further asbestos was detected across the wider site, indicating a localised hotspot. Trial pitting also identified a buried fuel-storage tank associated with the hydrocarbon contamination, while surrounding soils were shown to be unaffected.

The additional evidence demonstrated that the asbestos impact was limited in extent and helped identify the hydrocarbon source. Liaison with the Local Authority Contaminated Land Officer supported a more cost-effective remediation scheme and reduced uncertainty for the client.