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Conceptual site model

A structured explanation of how a site’s conditions, possible hazards and planned activities relate to potential harm. It helps organise the assumptions behind a risk assessment.

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Why it matters to a project

For a UXO discussion, the useful output is a clear connection between historical evidence and the people or works that could interact with a hazard. It should evolve when new information changes those assumptions.

PROJECT EXAMPLE

The project team revisits the assessment when the proposed excavation area is extended.

A useful distinction

The model is an explanation supported by evidence, not a physical survey of the entire site.

Questions to ask when it appears in a scope

  • What area, activity and decision does this term refer to?
  • What evidence or output will the project team receive?
  • What limitations need to be carried into the next stage?

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