Common use of Dewatering of Excavations Clause in Contracts

Dewatering of Excavations. The Contractor shall allow for removing seepage and other water from subterranean sources from the excavations by pumping, baling or otherwise.Accurate records of all such dewatering shall be kept to determine the total volume of water so removed and a clear distinction shall be made between water from subterranean sources and other water Density testing on filling: Rates for filling, etc. shall include for all density and soil type testing to prove that the specified compaction is achieved.When additional testing is done on instruction of the Principal Agent and these tests are successful, they will be paid for additionally. Imported fill: "Filling and bedding to trenches etc. to be in compliance with SABS 1200 DB and LB respectively"

Dewatering of Excavations. The Contractor shall allow for removing seepage and other water from subterranean sources from the excavations by pumping, baling or otherwise.Accurate records of all such dewatering shall be kept to determine the total volume of water so removed and a clear distinction shall be made between water from subterranean sources and other water Density testing on filling: Rates for filling, etc. shall include for all density and soil type testing to prove that the specified compaction is achieved.When additional testing is done on instruction of the Principal Agent and these tests are successful, they will be paid for additionally. Imported fill: "Filling and bedding to trenches etc. to be in compliance with SABS 1200 DB and LB respectively"" Classification of excavated material