Case study 2: chemically contaminated ground The challenge This 45 Ha site was acquired by our client for industrial, commercial and residential development. There were two existing industrial features: a smokeless fuel plant and a chemical works. These facilities were developed in the 1950s and remained in production up to the time of purchase. The production of smokeless solid fuel requires the removal of volatile and semi-volatile organic components from coal. These waste by-products were then used as the feed stock for the production of many organic chemicals. Fresh oil and coal oil were also imported and stored. Products manufactured included tar acid, creosote / pitch / coal tar, light oils, petroleum wax oil and phenols. The client wanted to maximise the return on what was

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