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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The nature of linear construction projects (e.g. railway, road or pipeline construction) means that they are likely to have a high interface with the natural environment, crossing differing types of land each with specific characteristics, different water regimes and different requirements for environmental protection. As a consequence linear projects are often more complex than, for example, construction sites for buildings, and therefore pose challenges on a significantly larger scale, with greater potential for cumulative environmental damage with a higher overall cost and resultant adverse publicity.
CIRIA’s new guidance Control of water pollution from linear construction projects (C648) provides specific guidance to clients, consultants, designers and contractors on how to plan and manage water pollution from linear projects. The guidance outlines the characteristics of linear construction projects; provides an understanding of water pollution; and covers the project lifecycle from planning, early environmental assessments and design considerations for the construction phase, through to commissioning. The focus is on the prevention of contamination of watercourses; essentially to improve the environmental performance of linear construction projects. Although the guidance is of particular relevance to those working on linear construction projects, the principals can also be applied to most construction sites.
To purchase a copy of Control of water pollution from Linear construction projects (C648) visit www.ciriabooks.com or contact CIRIA, Classic House, 174-180 Old Street, London EC1V 9BP. (T) 020 7549 3300; (F) 020 7253 0523; (E) enquiries@ciria.org
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To request a copy of Control of water pollution from Linear construction projects (C648) for review, or for further press information, contact James Milne at the above postal address or email: press@ciria.org.
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