The Hartland Village development project is being carried out on the former DERA Pyestock site, a decommissioned military testing facility once dedicated to the development of gas turbine engines. Spanning nearly 400,000m², the site contains approximately 180,000m³ of soil that needs to be moved and reinstated. The project faces significant challenges due to widespread contamination from Total Petroleum
Hydrocarbons (TPH), chlorinated solvents, asbestos, and the presence of buried structures composed of exceptionally hard concrete.
R Collard is spearheading the site processing and remediation efforts, with a focus on minimizing waste by reusing all materials wherever possible. The company employs advanced on-site testing and thorough
record-keeping procedures to ensure the effective identification, tracking, testing, cleaning, and re-use of contaminated materials. This process is supported by a comprehensive Materials Management Plan (MMP),
validated through drone surveys and a combination of laboratory and on-site testing. Additionally, all soils and stockpiles are processed to meet the site’s earthworks specifications. The project also incorporates rigorous ecological management, addressing the presence of several protected species both on and around the site, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations throughout the development process.