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Many major regeneration projects taking place in the near future, including London preparing for the 2012 Olympics will encounter Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) hazards, a legacy from World War I and II bombing. Areas most at risk include East London, the home counties, the south west, Scotland, the north east, and the Midlands
There is currently no guidance available to assist professionals in assessing the construction risks associated with the discovery of UXO. Many developers have limited knowledge of the subject and they tend to depend on a few explosive ordnance disposal specialists to deal with these sites. This has caused delays and has forced developers to pay for unnecessary and expensive migration measures.
CIRIA’s new research project A clients’ guide for assessing risk on UXO sites will produce the first UK good practice guidance to help developers and clients deal with UXO. The guide will enable these professionals understand the different approaches and how to appoint specialist contractors.
As an integrated part of the project, CIRIA will be carrying out a survey of how UXO sites are dealt with in the UK, with case studies and examples used to highlight the problems facing practitioners, particularly developers and clients. This will allow good practice to be developed and improvements made to create a level playing field for all professionals involved in the assessment and management of sites with potential UXO hazards. If you wish to contribute to this project please contact Joanne Kwan.
Click here to download the survey/questionnaire
Consultation in progress. If you are interested, please contact Allen Murray, Worley Parsons Komex.
Cross Rail, HSE, Soil Mechanics, Norwest Host, Fugro Engineering Services, RPS Consultants, Peter Brett Associates, Zetica, Bactec, Keller Ground Engineering, Transport for London
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