Phase 1 Desk Study Ireland
The Principal aims of an appropriate Phase 1 Desk Study is to assess the likelihood of the presence of contamination, its nature and extent across the study area/s. Additional focus is made to evaluate the site environmental setting and to identify possible environmental and human receptors and ultimately to identify Plausible Pollutant Linkages (PPL’s).
What is a Phase 1 Desk Study?
A desk study is completed at the early stages of a site assessment to inform a site investigation report. This exercise includes a visual survey of the site, also known as a walkover survey.
A desk study is principally focussed at data collection to enable consideration in relation to the site setting. Important information includes:
- Site location
- Topography
- Surroundings
- Current site usage
- Surrounding site usage
- Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Hydrology
- Ecology
- Archaeology
- Site walkover
Information on Potential Contaminants or items for consideration is often obtained from a range of sources that include:Industry Profiles
- Environment Agency and DEFRA guidance
- Registered processes
- Trading standards
- Pollution Incidents
- Local knowledge
Why Complete a Desktop Study?
A good desk study is the foundation of a robust geoenvironmental assessment and can be executed within very short timescales. ESP recommends utilising a Desk Study as part of most assessments as the potential savings (through focused/targeted follow-up work) can be significant. For more information, please contact us.
A selected list of example projects can be found on our Projects and Technical page. If you have any questions or enquiries please contact us.
Our Phase 1 Desk Study Services in Ireland
Earth Science Partnership proudly offers our full range of phase 1 desk study services across Ireland and Northern Ireland. We have considerable experience working in the area and have completed works previously, or can offer our services in the following notable locations, among many more:
- Dublin
- Belfast
- Cork
- Limerick
- Galway
- Derry
- Newtonabbey
- Bangor
- Waterford
- Lisburn
- Drogheda
- Dundalk
- Swords
Author: Matthew Eynon, Director
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I am a UK Registered Ground Engineering Specialist and Chartered Engineering & Environmental Geologist with significant experience in Site Hazard Assessment, Remediation, Design, and Implementation across the Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical sectors in the UK and abroad. I often work in multi-disciplinary teams advising other engineering and design professionals on the implications of ground hazards. My work involves undertaking design, planning, management, and reporting of ground investigations, including investigations for new developments, and many bespoke studies including the assessment of hydrogeological settings, materials for earthworks, the impact of abandoned mine workings, remediation and stability assessment of soil and rock slopes/landslides, most notably the Pantteg Landslide in the Swansea Valley for which I have guided and presented assessments to Local Authority officers and the general public. |
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