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Remediating the Legacy Chemical Contamination of a Residential Development
Years after converting a former chemical plant in Germany to a residential site, it was discovered that the area was highly contaminated, posing environmental and health risks for its many residents. A site rehabilitation plan will assess dangers, remediate soil and groundwater, and track progress.
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Environment, Facilities, Europe, Germany, Government
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Stuttgart-Ulm High-Speed Rail Project
The high-profile Stuttgart-Ulm rail project is connecting Southern Germany to other major European cities. This project will bring a new level of rail service to Germany, provide better access throughout Europe, and drive economic and cultural growth for the Stuttgart metropolitan area.
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Transportation, Europe, Germany, Government
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Geotechnical Monitoring and Safety Measures Enhance City Tunnels in Germany
Trains will soon be running faster through Europe’s largest terminal train station in Leipzig, Germany. One of the most challenging geotechnical construction projects of our time, we are helping to accelerate local trains and reduce travel time by optimizing public transportation to the city center.
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Transportation, Geotechnical, Europe, Germany, Government
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Expanding a Water Route for the Rhine Basin in Germany
The Neckar River in Germany carries maritime traffic to three major trading ports, but is the only water route along the Rhine basin that cannot be navigated by large ships. To expand this river passage and accommodate larger cargo traffic, we are helping to repair locks and upgrade overall stability.
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Transportation, Europe, Germany, Government
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Heating and Cooling with Geothermal Energy
A top priority for R+V—the first company in Wiesbaden to use geothermal energy—was to find an alternative to traditional temperature regulation and be independent from rising energy costs. We partnered with the company to optimize the performance of its new geothermal system.
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Energy, Europe, Germany, Business + Industry, Geotechnical
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Wind Farms Create a Source of Renewable Energy in Poland
Wind power is gaining ground as a renewable energy source in Poland. In Orla, we are partnering to assess environmental impacts, identify potential opportunities, and obtain the necessary permits to build a successful wind farm.
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Energy, Europe, Poland, Government
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Poland Yields Multiple Benefits from Combined Heat and Power
Combined heat and power creates heat and electricity at one source and boasts a nearly 85-percent efficiency rate. To efficiently meet energy needs and save money, we have been putting CHP projects in place throughout Poland.
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Energy, Europe, Poland, Government
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Reversing Copper Mining Contamination in Avoca, Ireland
The Avoca copper mines were closed after 2.5 centuries of operation, leaving significant site and water pollution. Our integrated efforts helped coordinate remediation, engage area stakeholders and study the effects on this unique location in Ireland.
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Environment, Europe, Germany, Government
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Creating a new residential and commercial district in Offenbach, Germany
Reclaiming unused industrial space, a new residential and commercial district is being developed on the site of a former river port in Germany. A rehabilitation and development strategy will clean soil and groundwater contamination, control costs, and meet all regulatory requirements.
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Environment, Europe, Germany, Government, Bioremediation
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Congress Will Explore the Topics of Resilient and Sustainable Cities
CDM Smith is a Supporting Sponsor of the International Water Association’s World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy, from May 13 to 18, 2012, in Dublin, Ireland.
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Business + Industry, Energy, Environment, Europe, Government, Water
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Dike Relocation and Dike Rehabilitation on the Muendelheimer Rhine Arch
When the Ministry of Environment and Conservation determined the need to rehabilitate the flood protection in the area of the Rhine arch Muendelheim, we submitted a design combining the technical specifications with the interests of adjacent communities, and boundary conditions for sensitive waste and water lines.
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Europe, Germany, Water
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Protecting Munich from Devastating Floods
To protect Munich and other towns in Bavaria from devastating floods, we are assuring stability of the Sylenstein Dam in Germany by providing general civil and structural engineering design, dam stability analyses, landscape conservation planning, and onsite supervision services.
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Water, Geotechnical, Germany, Europe, Government
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Dublin Protects its Treasured Bay
Despite space restrictions, a creative solution will enable CDM Smith and the Dublin City Council to upgrade and expand the Ringsend wastewater treatment works to meet demands and preserve the waters of Dublin Bay.
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Water, Design-Build, Europe, Government
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The former Konrad iron ore mine is being developed into a radioactive waste repository. The storage facility will hold 303,000 cubic meters of waste—the amount expected to accumulate in Germany over the next 40 years.
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Europe, Facilities, Germany, Government
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Wind farms in Poland are providing sustainable, renewable energy to help the country reduce its carbon emissions and reach target goals.
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Energy, Sustainability, Environment, Poland, Europe
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Industrial Outlook
Two European and U.S. initiatives are aimed at creating new policies and guidance for soil cleanup, protection, and land revitalization. While the European Union is focused on a comprehensive soil protection strategy for all member countries, the United States is providing an guidance on promoting land revitalization.
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Business + Industry, Environment, Europe, United States
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Planning an Underground Nuclear Waste Repository in Germany
A former iron ore mine in Germany is being converted into a repository for radioactive waste. Applying our unique experience in shaft excavation and numerical analysis, we are planning, designing, assessing and supervising site construction to ensure secure, long-term disposal.
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Facilities, Europe, Germany, Government
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Improving Water Systems Leads to Environmental Protection
The Czajka wastewater treatment plant is being expanded for improved treatment efficiency and reduction of biosolids. CDM Smith has been supporting this project, starting with the master plan for the improvement of Warsaw’s water supply and sewage disposal systems, through the preparation of an environmental impact assessment.
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Water, Europe, Poland, Government
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River Basin Management Planning to Protect Ireland's Waters
CDM Smith was appointed lead consultant for the Eastern River Basin District on an 8-year, €10 million water management program. As part of this program, we published a river basin management plan and developed an implementation strategy for this 6,300-square-kilometer area, home to 1.6 million people.
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Water, Europe, Program Management, Government
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This complex design-build project addressed Montenegro’s water and wastewater infrastructure needs—advancing water supply, protecting the environment and sustaining economic vitality for this coastal tourist area.
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Water, Europe, Design-Build, Government
