Dear IND-ARCH members,
I am looking for examples of successful remediation or decontamination of historic buildings associated with explosives or chemical production.
The former Nobel/ICI explosives factory in Melbourne, Australia is closing, and decontamination at present will involve demolition, burning, controlled explosions, excavation of soil, and burial of debris. This won't leave much of the historic site to preserve.
so if anyone knows of examples that might be used to suggest an alternative form of management, I would be very appreciative.
regards
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Gary Vines
Senior Consultant Archaeologist
Mobile: 0428 526 898
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Biosis Research Pty. Ltd.
Natural and Cultural Heritage Consultants
38 Bertie Street (PO Box: 489)
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
ph: (03) 9646 9499
fax: (03) 9646 9242
www.biosisresearch.com.au
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