Archaeological projects on pipeline and cable schemes

Wardell Armstrong Archaeology has worked on a large number of utility projects with Severn Trent Water, Wessex Water and United Utilities (being on the relevant frameworks) as well as Scottish and Southern Electric.

Understanding the particular problems which can arise from dealing with archaeological projects on pipeline and cable schemes, especially when long routes are involved, is crucial. A package of competitively priced services is on offer, ranging from desk based research to geophysical survey in order to most effectively evaluate pipeline and cable corridors. Advice can be offered on options for re-direction of routes to avoid the potential costs of archaeological excavation.

Multi landowner liaison

Issues of land ownership can be managed when the proposed scheme has the potential to affect a number of landowners. Wardell Armstrong Archaeology frequently arrange archaeological survey/excavation times suitable for all parties through regular contact with individual landowners or tenants.

Effective agricultural requirement capabilities

Being fully conversant with agricultural regimes is crucial - and Wardell Armstrong Archaeology have the flexibility to programme surveys and investigations to fit in with sowing and harvesting systems, helps to avoid crop damage and subsequent compensation payments. Livestock farmers are provided with adequate notice regarding commencement of works.

Should archaeological remains which cannot be avoided, be present within a scheme corridor, a field-team can be rapidly mobilised to sterilise the site in order to allow construction to proceed.