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GLOSSARY / Construction & investigation

Ground investigation

Work undertaken to understand ground conditions for a project. It may include intrusive investigation, sampling and testing, depending on the design questions being addressed.

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Why it matters to a project

UXO risk should be considered when planning relevant ground-disturbing activities. The schedule, locations and depths give the UXO specialist the information needed to scope advice.

PROJECT EXAMPLE

A consultant provides a borehole plan and proposed depths alongside the site’s existing assessment.

A useful distinction

A geotechnical investigation is not automatically a dedicated UXO investigation.

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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