The ground on which Schiphol is built contains an enormous amount of cables and pipelines. Each one is essential for the operation of our airport. That is why we do everything possible to prevent disruption. That responsibility also lies with anyone who is going to disturb the ground. For all work, the rule is: only dig with a Excavation Prohibition Exemption.
In addition to cables and pipes, there is also a significant amount of explosive wartime remnants in the soil at Schiphol. To reduce the risk of encountering explosive wartime remnants during ground-disturbing activities, the person who will be disturbing the soil must request advice on explosive wartime remnants. When obtaining this advice, consider any follow-up actions and the 'accidental find' protocol (protocol toevalstreffer).
Finally, attention must be paid to the environmental hygienic soil quality in the area where soil is being disturbed. Work activities must therefore be reported to the soil affairs department. Projects carried out on behalf of Schiphol receive a soil expert statement (Bodemkundige Verklaring BKV), projects on behalf of other parties only receive the studies known to Schiphol. After obtaining the BKV, there may still be follow-up actions that need to be carried out before the start of soil-disturbing activities, and there may be certain (binding) conditions that must be met.