Mine water treatment by-product ochre is being used to stabilise contaminated soil at a former lead works in Chester; the site could make way for 126 new apartments
- PC: Mining Remediation AuthorityA long-derelict brownfield site in the heart of Chester is being prepared for a new residential development after mine water treatment by-product was reused to stabilise contaminated soil.
- The 5,200 square metre site was historically occupied by lead works and later used as a car park.
- It remained undeveloped because of legacy contamination, including lead-impacted soils and asbestos-containing materials.
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- PC: Mining Remediation AuthorityA long-derelict brownfield site in the heart of Chester is being prepared for a new residential development after mine water treatment by-product was reused to stabilise contaminated soil.
- The 5,200 square metre site was historically occupied by lead works and later used as a car park.
- It remained undeveloped because of legacy contamination, including lead-impacted soils and asbestos-containing materials.
Sources: Times of India