Complex Geology Creates Challenges in Plymouth The Plymouth area is challenging in both contamination and geotechnical aspects. Plymouth’s naval and industrial history, infilling of tidal creeks with waste and wartime destruction all make for a range of contamination challenges. Geotechnically too, layers of man-made ground and alluvial/tidal silt and peat hide a complex bedrock geology…
When Phase 1 Reports Offer a Glimpse into a Forgotten Past An important part of a Phase 1 report is the site history – it allows us to find out if historical activities on or near the site could have caused contamination. Most times, this is revealed by historical Ordnance Survey mapping but sometimes we…
Pioneering the Way in Renewable Energy Infrastructure In an era defined by climate change concerns and a growing commitment to sustainable practices, Ground Consultants Limited (GCL) stands at the forefront of renewable energy infrastructure development. Specialising in ground engineering and consultancy services, GCL has carved a niche in the renewables sector, with a portfolio that…
Phase 1 Desk Study Porthtowan Ground Consultants Limited recently completed a Phase 1 Desk Study in Porthtowan for a proposed residential development The team were recently in Porthtowan conducting a Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessment (Desk Study) and associated mine search for a proposed residential development. Analysis of geochemical data, as well as nearby historic…
Phase 1 Desk Sutdy Morwenstow, Bude Ground Consultants Limited recently completed a Phase 1 Desk Study in Morwenstow, Bude Our expert team of environmental consultants were recently commissioned to carry out a Phase 1 Desk Study for the conversion of a nineteenth century barn in Morwenstow, Bude in support of a planning application. A detailed…
Phase 2 Investigation Truro – Bioaccessibility Success Story! Ground Consultants Limited recently completed a Phase 2 investigation off St. Clements Hill in Truro The investigation was commissioned following a Phase 1 desk study completed by Ground Consultants Limited in April 2022. The intrusive investigation was undertaken in full compliance with NHBC Chapter 4.1, and constituted…
Phase 1 Desk Study Helston Ground Consultants Limited recently completed a Phase 1 Desk Study for a local developer in Tresowes Green, Helston. The proposed development involves the demolition of an existing stable block, and construction of a residential dwelling. Ground Consultants Limited were commissioned to provide a Phase 1 Desk Study to support the…
Phase 1 Land Contamination Report in West Park, Redruth Ground Consultants Limited recently completed a Phase 1 Desk Study in West Park, Redruth. Our team of highly experienced ground engineers identified risks from high naturally occurring arsenic, as well as historic mining. Relative predicted bioavailability data, as well as the proposed landscaping plan were used…
Phase 1 Desk Study Liskeard Ground Consultants Limited specialise in Phase 1 Desk Studies in Liskeard and surrounding areas. Liskeard has seen substantial growth in residential developments recently, and the team at Ground Consultants Limited have extensive experience in Phase 1 Desk Studies and ground investigation in the Liskeard area. For further information please get…
Phase 1 Desk Study St Agnes Ground Consultants Limited specialise in Phase 1 Desk Studies and other environmental services in the St Agnes area. The highly experienced team at Ground Consultants Limited have completed numerous Phase 1 Desk Studies in the St Agnes area, and are therefore well placed to assist with your next development….
