Remediation: Part IIA and Garden Remediation

Part IIA and Garden Remediation

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In recent years VHE Construction has been particularly successful in helping local authorities to comply with Part IIA of the Environment Act. This sets out the regulatory framework for local Authorities to deal with the estimated 200,000 hectares of land contaminated during previous use. Local Authorities are required to assess whether land is contaminated, who is responsible and the level of remediation required.

In July 2008 DEFRA published “Guidance on the Legal Definition of Contaminated Land” to assist with the interpretation that “land is contaminated if it poses a significant possibility of significant harm (SPOSH)”

VHE is emerging as the UK’s premier Part IIA contractor, having delivered a nationwide portfolio of such work in recent years. The work can provide particular environmental challenges as it frequently involves occupied residential properties.

The sensitive approach to all stakeholders on these projects is fundamental to their success and this has been recognised by the Considerate Constructors scheme, with VHE receiving 2 national awards for our sites at Pontesbury and Royal Inch Crescent.

Case Studies

.  Royal Inch Crescent Renfrew
.  St Donats Road Cardiff
.  Minsterley Road Pontesbury
.  Ponts Hill Littleport
.  Wharf Road Stamford
.  Sankey Bridges Warrington
.  Bury Road Thetford
.  West Street Yarm
.  Remediation of Domestic Gardens at Meanwood, Leeds
.  Forest Edge, Downton