BCM Construction has undertaken the removal & management of Japanese Knotweed infested areas on a number of projects such as Thameslink and Crossrail. To achieve this successfully it required:
- An initial survey and mark out of contaminated areas.
- Set up of a Japanese Knotweed Management Plan in line with the Environment Agency Code of Practice for managing of Japanese Knotweed.
- Chemical treatment of infested areas.
- Removal of Japanese Knotweed contaminated spoil.
- Setting up and operating boot and wheel wash facilities to contain Knotweed Rhizome.
- Providing detailed briefings on Japanese Knotweed to all operatives and visitors.
- Correct disposal of contaminated spoil.
- Creating decontaminated access roads and work areas and fencing off Japanese Knotweed areas with the relevant warning signs.
- Installation of barrier membranes for access roads, work areas and foundations.
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