Rank: Guest 
|
Posted By GARRY WIZZ
Another fast ball just came through the door.
Client has negotiated purchase of 1/2 acre next to site we are managing for them.
This 1/2 acre is a vehicle scrap yard.
Any pointers as to my next move are welcome
Garry.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By AlB
Get someone to catty out a Site Investigation for you.
Plenty of companies around that will do so. Depending on the proposed use of the land, the SI may need to be a Detailed Investigation to determine quantity and locations of any contaminants (and by the curren/ previous use of land you described there will most likely be a degree of contamination).
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By J Thomas
As above...
Make sure they do a phase 1 desk top study first, (with site walkover where possible) to check the background/site history and work out the conceptual site model.
Then the intrusive investigation (phase 2 - e.g. the trial pitting or drilling followed by soils and groundwater testing) based on the desk study findings. This should find out most of what you'll need to know.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Bennie
Hi Garry - hope your client has not signed deal yet.
Under the "Polluter Pays Principal" guidance - businesses are required to return the land to the condition they found it - and pay all restoration costs. There is a chance that if the deal is closed, and you find pollution, then you can claim back the restoration costs - however, this may involve costly court case.
Get it into the contract if you can that the deal will be done on agreement that these costs are borne by the selling agent and get an independent (or competent) person to do the Environmental survey for you.
Dave
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.