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Stage 2 Preliminary Site Investigation

Phase ii Environmental Site AssessmentSage Environmental provides Stage 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSI) that meet:

CSA Standard "Z768-01 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment" - Phase 1 ESA

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation CMHC guidelines

The requirement of the BC Ministry of Environment (MoE)

Stage 2 Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI): Also referred to as a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) these investigations involve environmental sampling and analysis to determine the degree of contamination and characterize the type of contaminant(s). 

A Stage 2 Preliminary Site Investigation involves;

  • a review of existing background information including Stage 1 PSI 
  • development of sample and investigation planning
  • performing the site investigation
  • data interpretation and evaluation reporting
A Stage 2 PSI or Phase 2 ESA are typically used to:
  • confirm the findings of a Stage 1 / Phase 1 investigation
  • supplement previous Stage 2 / Phase 2 work
  • gather information in support of remedial measures or site redevelopment
  • establish a baseline of environmental conditions
  • provide a due diligence measure to determine compliance with a corporate stewardship policy
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From the blog ...

Brownfield Renewal Funding in BC


02 February, 2011
Brownfield redevelopment can come up against numerous challenges not the least of which is financing. In BC the provincial government has initiated a Brownfield Renewal program to assist with the cost of assessment and remediation of suitable sites. The program may be used for Preliminary Site Investigations, up to 85% of eligible project costs or $40,000 Detailed Site Investigations, up to 70% of eligible project costs or $125,000 Other environmental investigations or related environmental activities, up to 50%,or $125,000 ...

5 Ws of STAGE 1 PSI / PHASE 1 ESA


07 July, 2010
July 6, 2010 The Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigation (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment) is an important tool for property owners, investors, realtors, lenders, financial institutions and more. The Stage 1 PSI allows you to go into a property deal with your eyes open to the potential environmental liabilities present. Following is a brief outline and the 5 Ws on Stage 1s. “A lending organization or individual who takes possession of [a Contaminated Site] … may find that the property is worth very little. They may even find that the costs of a cleanup exceed the property’s value.” ~CMHC 2006[1]  ...

Riparian Area Regulation - FAQs


21 April, 2010
What is RAR? & Why does RAR matter?Riparian areas are the vegetated borders of stream and lakes. Riparian vegetation provides high value habitat for birds and animals, and is very important for the health of freshwater fisheries. In much of BC we protect riparian habitat with the Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR). ...

Water Woes - Ground Water Contamination


22 November, 2009
Groundwater contamination has been an issue of concern recently in the North Okanagan. The communities of Coldstream and Lavington are feeling the effects of a contaminated groundwater supply. It has been reported that flooding of agricultural fields transported contaminants to the Antwerp Springs wells. These wells provide water for portions of Coldstream and Lavington. Contaminated groundwater can be complex to treat and may be very expensive to correct if possible at all. ...
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