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Carrowdore Solar Farm Geotechnical Ground Investigation

Client

Haddstone Energy


Value

£28K


Contract Period

1 Month

Prior to the construction of Carrowdore Solar Farm, Whiteford Geoservices undertook ground investigation works to determine geotechnical and geophysical parameters to inform engineering design works.
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The site Investigation works carried for this project comprised the following elements:

  • Trial Pit analysis
  • SHDP Dynamic Probing
  • In-situ California Bearing Ratio testing
  • Electrical grounding surveys for earthing grid design
  • Geotechnical laboratory testing
  • Factual and interpretative reporting

Particular Requirements:-

  • All works to be completed and draft report provided within a tight timescale.
  • Use of light plant to ensure a minimum of disturbance to sensitive environments

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