Geotechnical Desk Study - Islington Council

Geotechnical Desk Study
1. Introduction
1.1 Background
The London Borough of Islington wishes to develop the Highbury Roundhouse Community
Centre site, including rebuilding the Centre itself. Atkins has been commissioned by the London
Borough of Islington to carry out a geotechnical desk study and topographical survey of the site,
together with a condition survey of the existing retaining structures present on site
The geotechnical desk study has reviewed existing available geotechnical information to allow
the key issues to be identified and their implications to be assessed for further investigation.
In addition, some environmental issues have been included in this report. However, it is proposed
that a Phase 1 environmental desk study will be produced at a later date which will include a
detailed assessment of potential sources of contamination from previous land uses.
This desk study has been undertaken in a limited time scale and covers only the main aspects of
the site and should not be considered exhaustive. The advice contained in this report should not
be taken as definitive and may be subject to revision during further investigation works.
1.2 Scope of Work
The scope of work comprises:
• Topographical survey to establish the topography of the site area and to determine the exact
site boundaries;
• Undertake a site visit to provide an assessment on what involvement will be needed by
Network Rail to provide clarification on the use of the land above the tunnel for a
development;
• Prepare a geotechnical desk study of the site recommending scope of an appropriate
investigation;
• Undertake a condition survey of the existing retaining structures around the site and
recommend preliminary options for the repair or replacement and a preliminary cost
associated with the works.
• Search of the underground utilities within the site boundaries.
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