1.17 For the purpose of this Permit, “commencement of each Phase and/or each Part of a Phase of the Project” does not include works related to site investigation, contamination confirmatory investigation, or other works as agreed by the Director. Any damage to the existing concrete ground slab caused by site investigation, contamination confirmatory investigation, or other works as agreed by the Director shall be repaired as soon as practicable such that the structural integrity of the existing concrete ground slab is maintained so as to avoid exposing the soil underneath as far as practicable.