recent projects

Investigator Resources Pty ltd, Groundwater Assessments, Paris Deposit and Hector Areas, Gawler Ranges, SA. (2022 - 2023)

 Reviewed company geological information, previous consultant reports and geophysical information to assess the water supply potential of Tertiary age paleochannels and terrestrial sedimentary sequences north of Buckleboo. Developed a correlation between sediment thickness, TEM and gravity signatures, leading to the identification of water supply drilling targets.  

 COOE Pty Ltd, Groundwater Monitoring Review, Narbarlek Uranium Mine, NT. (2023)   Conducted a review of surface and groundwater monitoring results at the site of a decommissioned uranium mine. Identified trends and exceedances in the monitoring results when compared with baseline values and reference criteria (2023).  Developed additional assessment work scopes and sampling regimes

 Perilya Ltd, Beltana Mine WRD Rehabilitation, Leigh Creek, SA. (2022, 2023). 

Reviewed the compliance requirements for the Beltana mine,  conducted site walkovers, documented the erosion status of the  Beltana mine waste rock dump (WRD), developed a ranking protocol for the identification of priority sites, developed remedial strategies and supervised remedial works programs  for each priority site.

Cowell Clarke Lawyers, Water Licensing - Variation of Condition, Mount Compass, SA (2022).  Provided technical assistance in the development of responses to government agencies placing restrictions on the permissible volume of water to be withdrawn from Permian sands aquifer south of Mount Compass.

Perilya Ltd. Pinnacles Area Rehabilitation Assessment, Broken Hill, NSW. (2018, 2019). Conducted site inspections and prepared a report to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment on the rehabilitation status of some 900 mineral exploration drillholes and access tracks in the Pinnacles area, west of Broken Hill. 

McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association,  McLaren Vale, SA.  (2018 - 2023). Ongoing provision of advice on geology and soils as part of ongoing terroir assessments. Includes geological mapping, hosting of geology tours, the supervision of test pit excavations and the development of information for education and promotion. 

Havilah Resources Pty Ltd, Expert Witness, Adelaide, SA. (2019). Provided Expert Witness services before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal with respect to Innovation Science Australia R&D Grants