Land & Soil Remediation

Safely and effectively remediate contaminated land and soil with Lucion’s expert services. Our tailored solutions, from asbestos remediation to contract management, deliver sustainable outcomes and unlock land value for your projects.

Contaminated land and soil can pose significant risks to human health, the environment, and your property assets. Effective remediation is crucial for managing these risks, unlocking land value, and enabling the safe and beneficial reuse of sites. Lucion’s expert land and soil remediation services provide you with the specialist knowledge, skills, and resources needed to achieve your remediation and redevelopment goals.

Our team of experienced remediation professionals, including engineers, scientists, and project managers, works closely with you to understand your specific needs and objectives. We develop tailored remediation strategies that address the unique characteristics and challenges of each site, considering factors such as the nature and extent of contamination, the intended land use, and the regulatory and stakeholder context.

Whether you are dealing with a small, low-risk site or a large, complex industrial facility, Lucion’s land and soil remediation services provide the end-to-end support you need. From initial site investigation and risk assessment to remediation design, implementation, and verification, we deliver holistic solutions that are technically robust, commercially viable, and sustainable.

Lucion’s land and soil remediation services cover a wide range of contaminants and remediation techniques, including:

Asbestos in Soils/Made Ground Remediation

We provide expert advice, design, and implementation support for the safe and effective remediation of asbestos contamination in soil and fill materials. Our solutions are tailored to the specific risks and requirements of each site, using techniques such as excavation, treatment, containment, and institutional controls to achieve the desired outcomes.

Tendering and Managing Remediation Works

We provide specialist support for the procurement, contracting, and supervision of remediation projects, ensuring that works are delivered to the required quality, schedule, and budget. Our services include tender document preparation, contractor selection, contract negotiation, and on-site supervision and verification.

Sustainable Remediation and Waste Management

We promote the use of sustainable remediation approaches that minimise environmental impacts, conserve resources, and reduce waste. Our services include materials management planning, waste classification, permitting, and land remediation tax relief, to optimise the reuse and recovery of materials and minimise disposal costs.

By partnering with Lucion for your land and soil remediation needs, you can have confidence in the quality, value, and sustainability of the solutions we deliver. Our services help you manage contamination risks effectively, minimise liabilities, and unlock the full potential of your land assets.

Robin Slade,Unit Director – Ground Engineering

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General enquiries:

Phone: +44 (0)345 5040 303
info@luciongroup.com

Case studies

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Due Diligence Consultants – Logistics Investment

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National Grid Sub Contractor

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A Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Site Investigation Contract Beside the A1

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Trusted Contaminated Land Services

AGS Member

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd is a member of the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS).

UKAS Accredited – Testing

Our geotechnical laboratory operates under the legal entity Lucion Ground Engineering. Lucion Ground Engineering is a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory No. 8180.

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Asbestos In Soils Scheme (AISS)

Our UKAS ISO 17025-accredited hazardous materials laboratory operates under the legal entity Lucion Services Ltd. We participate in the Asbestos In Materials Scheme (AIMS).

Testimonials

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has provided invaluable advice on the environmental elements at West Midlands Interchange allowing us as owners and development managers to proceed with confidence on this complex and challenging scheme. Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd has worked with sensitivity and flexibility around the various land ownership issues encountered and combined seamlessly with the other members of the professional team to help move through the purchase of the site towards enabling works, infrastructure, and unit construction. We look forward to continuing our work with the team to deliver this exciting and significant logistics scheme.

Michael Kirkland Logistics Capital Partners

Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd took on a hopelessly muddled attempt at remediation coupled with very difficult relations between contractors and the regulatory authorities and quickly introduced clarity and coherence to the situation. Their advice was succinct and to the point and yet detailed enough to satisfy the regulators. A seemingly intractable situation was resolved quickly, and without fuss allowing us to get on with the development.

Earl of Romney Estate

Contaminated Land Remediation FAQ

A typical land and soil remediation project involves the following main stages:

Site Investigation and Risk Assessment

Gathering data on the nature, extent, and impacts of contamination, and assessing the risks to human health and the environment.

Remediation Options Appraisal

Identifying and evaluating potential remediation techniques and strategies, considering factors such as technical feasibility, cost, timescales, and sustainability.

Remediation Design and Planning

Developing detailed plans and specifications for the selected remediation approach, including health and safety, environmental management, and verification procedures.

Regulatory Approval and Permitting

Obtaining the necessary licenses, permits, and consents from regulators and other stakeholders, such as environmental permits and planning permissions.

Remediation Implementation

Carrying out the remediation works on site, using the selected techniques and technologies, and managing the associated risks and impacts.

Verification and Monitoring

Demonstrating that the remediation objectives have been met, through sampling, testing, and analysis, and implementing any necessary post-remediation monitoring and maintenance.

The key drivers for land and soil remediation include:

Regulatory Compliance

Meeting legal requirements and environmental standards for contaminated land management, such as the UK’s Part 2A regime or planning conditions.

Risk Management

Mitigating the risks to human health, controlled waters, ecology, and property from soil and groundwater contamination.

Land Value

Enabling the safe and beneficial reuse of contaminated sites for development, regeneration, or other productive uses, thereby unlocking land value.

Corporate Responsibility

Demonstrating good environmental stewardship, managing legacy liabilities, and enhancing corporate reputation and social license to operate.

Sustainability

Promoting the sustainable use of land and soil resources, minimising waste, and supporting the circular economy.

The main remediation techniques for contaminated soil include:

Excavation and disposal: Removing contaminated soil from the site and disposing of it at a licensed waste facility, followed by backfilling with clean material.

In-situ bioremediation: Using microorganisms to break down organic contaminants in the soil, either by stimulating the existing microbial population or by introducing new microorganisms.

In-situ chemical oxidation: Injecting chemical oxidants, such as hydrogen peroxide or permanganate, into the soil to destroy organic contaminants through chemical reactions.

Soil washing: Excavating contaminated soil and treating it with water, solvents, or other agents to remove contaminants, before returning the clean soil to the site.

Solidification and stabilisation: Mixing contaminated soil with binding agents, such as cement or lime, to immobilise contaminants and prevent their leaching or migration.

Thermal desorption: Heating contaminated soil to high temperatures to volatilise and extract organic contaminants, which are then captured and treated or destroyed.

Phytoremediation: Using plants to absorb, accumulate, or degrade contaminants in the soil, either in-situ or ex-situ.

The selection of the most appropriate remediation technique depends on factors such as the type and concentration of contaminants, the soil properties and site conditions, the remediation objectives and timescales, and the available budget and resources.

Our asbestos in soils remediation services can help you:

Identify and assess the risks posed by asbestos contamination in soil and made ground, through site investigation, sampling, and analysis.

Develop and implement effective remediation strategies tailored to your site’s specific characteristics and requirements, using techniques like excavation, treatment, containment, and monitoring.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards for asbestos management, such as the Control of Asbestos Regulations and the CL:AIRE Code of Practice.

Manage the health and safety risks to workers, the public, and the environment during remediation works, through appropriate planning, training, and control measures.

Ultimately, we help you achieve successful and sustainable remediation outcomes that unlock the value and potential of your land assets, supported by robust verification and long-term management plans.