Decommissioning and Site Redevelopment

Careful management of environmental and urban resources for a balance of sustainable development.

Decommissioning is the process of disassembly and removal of an industrial plant, property or, more generally, a site that has reached the end of its life cycle. It is often the case that companies and organisations have not developed appropriate strategies for managing these decommissioned assets which, if abandoned or neglected, can represent an unnecessary cost and a potential risk to public health and safety.

The approach proposed by SIGE envisages that the management of deconstruction activities of a decommissioned industrial site should be part of a broader framework, which also includes the environmental rehabilitation of the soil and subsoil through remediation and/or safety activities. Below, we outline the expertise we offer.

The main stages

The first step is to carry out a preliminary analysis of the installation or building in order to:

Identify and quantify the components to be discarded,
Identify the materials involved and the way in which to treat them correctly,
Detect any critical issues and risks related to operations,
Assess through data collection and analysis the possible impact of contamination on environmental matrices.

Once the preliminary analysis has been completed, it is possible to draw up a decommissioning plan, which aims to define the starting situation, the priority of interventions, the operational methods of decommissioning and a plan to carry out all the required interventions safely, in compliance with current regulations.

The following phase involves all the necessary operations to clear out and dismantle the plant. Particular attention is required for all work related to waste management and disposal, especially if hazardous materials are present (e.g. asbestos, used oil, chemical processing waste, etc.). In this case, the waste must be classified, managed and treated according to the most appropriate methods defined by law. Materials that can be recovered for re-use (e.g. metals) are also treated at this stage.

The last step is related to the redevelopment process of the site. Clean-up operations serve to secure the site and allow it to be reused, even for different purposes.

The decommissioning process, given the complexity of the operations, requires a multidisciplinary approach, where both technical expertise and management and organisational skills are required.

The role of SIGE

SIGE supports the client by managing and coordinating all those involved in the process, and assuming the role of general contractor (single point of contact). Technical expertise, experience and organisational skills enable SIGE to offer comprehensive consultancy aimed at optimising time and costs.

These aspects are a clear benefit to you, the client, because an effective and efficient operational plan is drawn up and the management of the entire process is monitored at every stage, maintaining a coherent overall view.

Our in-depth knowledge of the relevant regulations allows each intervention to be carried out safely, protecting both workers and the environment. Our experience gained in the field of environmental consultancy allows proper management of the waste generated during dismantling and the prevention of risks arising from the presence of hazardous materials. All potential critical issues are identified already at the design stage.

Attention to every aspect of the process facilitates the redevelopment and reclamation phase of the site, offering a clear advantage in both economic and environmental terms.

What we offer

Expertise in soil and subsoil characterisation and remediation
Management of the entire decommissioning process
Global site safety management
Management of all aspects of the site's environmental impact
Environmental control and monitoring activities (air, soil, groundwater, waste)

Advantages for the Client:

Single contact person (Global Contractor) for the management of the entire "Decommissioning" process
Management and co-ordination of all those involved
Effective management of relations with regulatory bodies
Overall time and cost optimisation: greater reliability of expenditure forecasts
Integrated environmental and site safety management
Analysis and early solution of critical aspects
Remediation management aimed at waste minimisation and cost containment.
Brokering in the waste disposal and/or recovery cycle
Possibility of timely anticipation of risk situations that may affect subsequent soil and subsoil remediation phases, anticipating remediation or safety interventions, even under emergency conditions
Transparency and continuous communication of site activities

Why choose us? The added value of SIGE

The specific skills in the management of environmental issues and the experience gained by SIGE in the field of characterisation and remediation of contaminated sites enable us to carry out, with professionalism and skill, the management, planning and coordination of the entire process of decommissioning and redevelopment of industrial sites, known as the 'Decommissioning' process, making it closely linked to site remediation.

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