11.1  Site Conditions

[Without prejudice to the provisions of Clauses [specify any exceptions which may apply on a project specific basis], the Site Conditions shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and accordingly (but without prejudice to any other obligation of the Contractor under this Contract and the generality of the foregoing) the Contractor shall be deemed to have:

11.1.1  carried out ground physical and geophysical investigation and to have inspected and examined the Site(s) and its surroundings and (where applicable) any existing structures or works on, over or under the Site(s);

11.1.2  satisfied itself as to the nature of the Site Conditions, the ground, ecosystem, water table, drainage and the subsoil, the form and nature of the Site(s), the load bearing and other relevant properties of the Site(s), the risk of injury or damage to property affecting the Site(s), the nature of the materials (whether nature or otherwise) to be excavated, the existence of any overhead or underground cables, pipes, drains and other utilities and the nature of the design, works and materials necessary for the execution of the Works;

11.1.3  satisfied itself as to the adequacy of the means and rights of access to and through the Site(s) and any accommodation it may require for the purposes of fulfilling its obligations under this Contract (such as additional land or buildings outside the Site(s));

11.1.4  satisfied itself as to the possibility of interference by persons of any description whatsoever (other than the Authority its employees and agents) with access to or use of, or rights in respect of, the Site(s) with particular regard to Adjoining Owners;

11.1.5  satisfied itself as to the precautions, times and methods of working necessary to prevent any nuisance or interference, whether public or private, being caused to third parties;

11.1.6  satisfied itself as to the presence or absence of any Contamination; and

11.1.7  satisfied itself as to its obligations under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in relation to any Site.