A mixed-use, residential-led development is proposed at the site comprising five development phases resulting in 1,450 new homes, leisure facilities, associated infrastructure and landscaped public open spaces.

The remediation, earthworks and infrastructure works were completed to time and budget with platform areas handed over for follow-on works with all verification reporting completed to enable the client to discharge the necessary planning conditions. Throughout the works, all stakeholders were fully engaged and informed, including local residents.

Cognition’s approach to the works was to minimise disposal and maximise reuse of excavated soils and demolition at the site. Over 60,000m3 of material was remediated, processed and reused on site with an over 98% reusage rate. The site was regularly audited by regulators and client representatives who were impressed by the dedication and professionalism of the Cognition team in all areas of technical, quality and safety compliance. An Environment Agency inspector stated:

“The Bow Common site is one of the best I have visited, being managed very well.  We were really pleased to hear about all of the proactive engagement that has been carried out with local residents.  If all future sites at this stage are presented and managed the same, we will be very pleased.”

To read the full case study on this project, please visit the following link: https://www.cognitionlandandwater.com/case-studies/Bow-Common-Gasworks/