Assignment
In addition to resource estimation and mining studies, Golder Associates was commissioned to source a reliable water supply estimated at 10-15 ML/day for the life of the project (30 years), while considering water quality and distance from the proposed mine.

Our Role
Golder Associates' water supply study for the project included:

• Analysis of existing hydrogeological information from wellfield data and geophysical surveys
• Design and implementation of two ground geophysical programs
• Design and implementation of two groundwater supply exploration programs covering over 6,000 km2
• Interpretation of downhole geophysical surveys data
• Conducting and interpreting four long-term (three month) and three short-term pumping tests
• Groundwater geochemical assessment for major ions and salinity
• Evaluation of groundwater supply availability using numerical modelling (Feflow) and estimation of long-term drawdown to assist environmental impact assessment
• Design of a wellfield development strategy