Stockholm, one of Europe’s fastest growing cities, is expected to a population of more than 2.5 million by 2030.To manage the ever-increasing road congestion that accompanies population growth, large investments …
Nutrient Pollution and Climate Change Pose Double Threat to South Africa’s water bodies
Copious amounts of effluent are discharged from mining, industrial and agricultural activities, and urbanisation. Large dams associated with these activities introduce further significant changes in the natural patterns of river …
Supporting Safe Construction of a Road Tunnel to Ease Traffic Congestion
The popular tourist destination of Sentosa Island sits just south of the Singapore mainland. The 1.3 km Sentosa Gateway Tunnel is a two-lane, one-way road tunnel connecting outbound traffic from Sentosa Island directly to major roads to alleviate congestion by bypassing busy traffic junctions at Sentosa Gateway, Telok Blangah Road and Kampong Bahru Road.
Understanding Ground Conditions to Safely Progress Australia’s Inland Rail Connection
Australia’s freight volumes are expected to double by 2050. To prepare for such increases, the existing transport network, which is already heavily congested around Sydney, must be enhanced. Inland Rail …
Investigating Site Conditions for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop
The Suburban Rail Loop is a new 90-kilometre underground rail link project connecting Melbourne’s middle suburbs. It will include new stations and connect major railway lines from the Frankston line …
Golder Supports Major Expansion of Sydney’s Port Botany Container Port
With freight container volumes predicted to triple in the next 30 years, and vessel capacity and size continuing to increase at pace, Australia’s major logistics infrastructure must remain ready to meet impending challenges without congestion. Sydney’s Port Botany container port is one of Australia’s largest and is a critical part of the logistics chain for New South Wales.
Confidential Marine Terminal – Sediment Handling, Geotechnical Engineering and Permitting
Golder informed the preliminary design and associated materials management and permitting requirements for an LNG terminal.
Assessing the Potential Effects of a Wind Farm on Local Ecological Values
The proposed 80MW,16-turbine Kingaroy Wind Farm is situated on 502 hectares in south-east Queensland. Golder’s environmental team was engaged to support the development during the planning and approvals stage. This …
Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment for an “At-Risk” Community
Golder’s flooding, erosion, and climate risk assessment for the community of Shaktoolik gives a time horizon to prioritize short term activities regarding erosion and flood protection for critical infrastructure, and to plan for the future when such protection is no longer sustainable.
Fostering Local Skills While Protecting the Environment at Canada’s Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Project
Like any construction project, building a pipeline must balance completing the work on time and on budget with environmental protection. Golder recently helped support this balance while working Enbridge Line 3, a large pipeline project in Canada, in part by engaging local Indigenous communities and businesses to complete the work in an environmentally sound way.
