Common use of Borrow Areas Clause in Contracts

Borrow Areas. Suitable excavated material available from canal cutting, foundation excavation of structure and any other associated excavations within economic leads approved by the engineer- in-charge may be used for strengthening of canal sections/embankment. However, where suitable material from such features is not of adequate quantity, additional soil required shall be procured from the borrow pits. The location of borrow pits will depend upon the type of material that is being sought and accordingly, it will be necessary to conduct “Soil survey" to determine the suitability of soil to be brought for the strengthening of canal sections and raising of the embankments.

Borrow Areas. Suitable excavated material available from canal cutting, foundation excavation of structure and any other associated excavations within economic leads approved by the engineer- engineer-in-charge may be used for strengthening of canal sections/embankment. However, where suitable material from such features is not of adequate quantity, additional soil required shall be procured from the borrow pits. The location of borrow pits will depend upon the type of material that is being sought and accordingly, it will be necessary to conduct “Soil survey" to determine the suitability of soil to be brought for the strengthening of canal sections and raising of the embankments.