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06/11/07 - Asbestos removal works and the protection of bats
With the awarding of a large removal contract came the additional requirements of working around the resident Bat population and their roosts. A former hospital complex consisted of over 25 buildings spread out over a large area, consisted of a number buildings where the Bats had made themselves at home.
As the buildings were scheduled for demolition the asbestos removal works had to be undertaken. The works were required to be undertaken at certain times of the year in the areas of highest concern in accordance with Bat Ecologists full report.
Operatives undertook a site induction process which included a briefing from an appointed Bat ecologist who informed all concerned of what to look out for during the works.