Phase 1 Geoenvironmental Assessment (Desk Study)

Since all sites are different it is important to identify the scope and purpose of the desk study. This should include who commissioned the work, the development proposals, the relevant procedures followed and the objectives.

The desk study includes consideration of geological, environmental and historical information, together with a site inspection (walkover). These combine to provide a Conceptual Site Model (CSM) which identifies the potential contaminant sources – pathways – receptor linkages.

The findings may conclude that no further action or remediation is necessary, or alternatively that a Phase 2 (Intrusive Investigation) is necessary to determine whether any actual contamination is present and whether remediation will be required.