Soils, Risks & QSE Management

Excavated Soil Management

Regulatory requirements, soil assessment, and comprehensive support, in all three regions.
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In Belgium, obligations related to excavated soil management differ from one region to another. Anticipating these requirements from the design phase helps avoid complications and reduce costs.

Whenever your project involves earthworks, certain obligations apply to detect potential pollution, preserve the environment, and prevent the displacement of contaminated soil or soil containing invasive plants. These requirements apply in the Walloon Region, Brussels, and Flanders, under distinct regulatory frameworks.

ABV Development, an accredited consulting firm in the three Belgian regions, supports you from soil assessment to report submission and administrative follow-up.

Regional requirements

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End-to-end support, from fieldwork to administration

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01

Soil quality assessment

Performing drilling operations, on-site sample collection, and laboratory analyses to assess soil quality before any movement or backfilling.

02

Preparation of regulatory reports

Preparing region-specific mandatory reports (RQT, RT, or TV) and submitting them to the relevant authorities. Monitoring administrative procedures.

03

Sourcing solutions and cost reduction

Identifying the most appropriate disposal or recovery options, with an active commitment to reducing soil management costs.

04

Early planning from project design

Integrating excavated soil considerations from the feasibility study stage to identify risks, guide decisions, and prevent complications during construction.
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Does your project involve earthworks in Wallonia?

ABV Development, an approved consultancy in the three Belgian regions, supports you through all steps related to excavated soil management, from soil assessment to cost reduction.