CASE STUDY: ARBORICULTURE, SITE CLEARANCE, INVASIVE SPECIES REMEDIATION, FINISHING WORKS
The Brief
- CLIENT: BREHENY (MAIN CONTRACTOR)
- LOCATION: PYLANDS LANE, BURSLEDON
- VALUE: £95,300 + VAT
- SERVICES PROVIDED: ADVICE FOR THE DEVELOPER, SITE CLEARANCE AND DISPOSAL OF SURFACE JAPANESE KNOTWEED, COMPLETE EXCAVATION & LICENSED DISPOSAL OF THE INFESTED SOIL, MONITORING PROGRAMME, 10 YEAR INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE
- DURATION: 2 WEEKS + MONITORING PROGRAMME
The consortium, who comprise Bovis Homes, Bloor Homes and Linden Homes, were required to build the new bypass from Pylands Lane to Heath House Lane, Bursledon near the M3 – M27 intersection – in the South of England, as a reinforcement of the local infrastructure related to the consortium’s new development of 1,350 new homes on the site of a former golf course at Boorley. The new bypass is 1.1 km long with a 20m single-span concrete bridge on green field land, which will open up much-needed housing development in the area.
The consortium has appointed Breheny under the NEC3 contract and works have now started on site. The site is ecologically sensitive and a great deal of work has been done to preserve the local flora and fauna. The bridge also allows bats to traverse the valley of their natural habitat whilst avoiding vehicular traffic.
TP Knotweed Solutions Ltd were appointed by the main contractor Breheny to remove the Japanese knotweed infestation, prior to development works.
What we did
- After liaising with the client and careful consideration of site constraints and budgets, it was decided that complete knotweed excavation, licensed disposal of the waste was the most appropriate remediation strategy.
- This site had various environmental restrictions and therefore TP Knotweed had to work alongside the ecologists and tree officers including a large number of trees with TPO’s (Tree Preservation Orders).
The Outcome
- Following the main excavation works a monitoring programme was carried out and a 10 Year Insurance Backed Guarantee issued upon completion.
- The developer was able to commence construction straight away.
Why Choose Zirkon
One Team Accountable.
Multiple specialisms under a single contract, so nothing falls between contractors and nobody is left coordinating them but us.
Built for Programme Pressure.
We mobilise quickly and work around live sites. We understand time is money, and we price and plan on that basis.
Compliance Handled Throughout.
Licensed disposal, waste transfer documentation and species licensing are managed as part of the works, not left with you.
Insurance Backed Guarantees.
Qualifying remediation works are covered by a 10-Year Insurance Backed Guarantee.
Sectors We Work With
Zirkon delivers land remediation and environmental services across a wide range of sectors, including:
Construction & Infrastructure
Clearing land for large-scale developments.
Residential & Commercial Development
Site preparation for housing projects.
Utilities & Energy
Managing vegetation near power lines, pipelines, and renewable energy sites.
Environmental & Conservation Projects
Supporting biodiversity and habitat enhancement.
Healthcare & Public Sector
Ensuring safe, clear spaces for public infrastructure.
Accredited and Audited
Discuss Your Project With Our Specialists
Tell us what is on your site and we will advise on how to deal with it. Surveys arranged nationwide.
