Increasing demand for aggregates as a result of the transport infrastructure and housing boom in Melbourne prompted our client, Hanson — a leader in building and construction materials — to …
Solving the Hydrogeological Puzzle: Concrete Recycling in Ireland
Ireland’s current construction boom has meant another kind of boom as well – in the volume of construction and demolition waste, much of it concrete rubble. With construction cranes standing …
Creating a Thriving Wetland on Top of Impacted Sediment
A 20-hectare (50 acre) deposit of polluted dredging spoils, accumulated over 40 years near the city of Gothenburg in Sweden’s industrial heartland, is getting a new life as a wetland …
Boosting Remediation of Impacted Soil and Groundwater with Super-Oxygenated Water
In developing solutions for many of the world’s environmental problems, there’s an increasing number of potential tools in the remediation engineer’s toolbox. One of the keys to success is selecting …
Solving A Mercury-Contaminated Fiber Sediment Problem in The Baltic Sea
Mercury-contaminated pulp mill fibers deposited in the Lule River, which flows into the Baltic Sea close to the Swedish city of Luleå, have been migrating into the surrounding water, with …
Assessing Mining Feasibility with Advanced Aquifer Testing Analysis
Golder was engaged by the owner of an existing copper mine in Asia to assess the feasibility of mining the deeper gold reserves. The proposed mining area is in a …
Developing a Guide for Acid Rock Drainage at Mine Sites
The global mining industry is dedicated to finding solutions for the challenges that acid rock drainage (ARD) can cause at mine sites. Acid rock drainage, results when sulfide minerals are …
Atmospheric-Hydrothermal Modelling Platforms Open New Opportunities on Lake Huron
Lake Huron, one of North America’s Great Lakes and the third-largest lake in the world, looks placid at times, but it’s a complicated place. Currents, winds, upwelling of water from …
3D Numerical Modelling Solves Challenges for Underground Rail Tunnels
To alleviate traffic congestion in the western district of Hong Kong Island, a Mass Transit Railway (MTR) West Island Line (WIL) has been constructed, involving two single-track underground tunnels of …
Geotechnical Excellence Supports Revitalization of Canada’s Parliament Buildings
Canada’s Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, built in a soaring Gothic Revival style, form one of the most recognizable sights in the country. The seemingly solid, load-bearing masonry walls are surprisingly …
