BEDWAS, CAERPHILLY Part 2A Remediation PROJECT SCOPE VertaseFLI was contracted by Caerphilly County Borough Council to undertake remediation works on a site in Bedwas, Caerphilly, designated as ‘Contaminated Land’ under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Site investigation works across the site had identified elevated concentrations of hydrocarbons and metals associated with the sites’ former use as a gas works, resulting in the risk of significant harm to the current site users. The remedial actions were required to facilitate the safe restoration of the garden suitable for the ongoing residential end use. VERTASE FLI ROLE The work involved the hand excavation of soft planted areas and PROJECT OVERVIEW replacement with imported certified topsoil. Lawn areas were excavated and reinstated with properly constructed hardstandings to CLIENT facilitate an alternative end use as agreed with the Council and the CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL householder, thus providing a pathway break. Other associated works involved the rebuilding of stone walls, pathway edgings and the preservation of existing live services. LOCATION CAERPHILLY The remediation of the site presented a number of significant challenges due to restricted access and working conditions PROJECT VALUE within the garden. Works were undertaken in close consultation with the householder under an accelerated programme in order to £26,000 minimise disruption. In addition, the owner had planned some future building works in the garden and VertaseFLI worked closely with DURATION Caerphilly County Borough Council to design the remediation works 2 WEEKS such that the requirements of the householder were compatible with those of the regulator. SERVICES PROVIDED An area of the site was lowered to accommodate the future building Remediation of Part 2A garden work and this was provided with concrete blinding with ducting and Excavation and disposal of contaminated soils drainage installed to ensure that the pathway break would not be compromised by future works. Temporary formwork was installed to Import of topsoil and reinstatement of areas retain the new surfacing. The project demonstrates our ability to Construction of hardstanding agreed contribute positively on often contentious works and to the Installation of drainage runs satisfaction of all stakeholders. Contaminated Land, Brownfield & Environmental Contracting EXCAVATION OF CONTAMINATED SOILS LAYING SUB BASE FOR TARMAC GARDEN AREA AND FINISHED SURFACING FINISHED SURFACING IMPORTED TOPSOIL TO GARDEN FINISHED SURFACING WITH PLANTERS BRISTOL HERTFORD SHEFFIELD MANCHESTER +44 (0)1275 397600 +44 (0)1992 535757 +44 (0)1246 813289 +44 (0)161 4372708 Your Sustainable Solutions Partner .