Al Daher 5
Client: Al Ain Municipality |
Location: Al Ain, UAE |
Type: Geophysical Survey and Geo- hazard Assessment |
Consulting: $1.52 million |
Project Area: 8.0 million m2 |
In July of 2010, ParklandGEO International undertook a large scale geophysical survey and geo-hazard assessment on a proposed new development area in Al Ain City, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE. Working with our geophysical consultant, Associated Geosciences Ltd. from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, we completed a geophysical survey of over 8.0 million m of land to assess for a possible ancient Falaj system and for 2 solution voids in the highly erodible limestone bedrock underlying the proposed Al Daher development site.
The field data collection program was designed to use several complimenting geophysical methods to more accurately assess the subsurface conditions, and to provide a good understanding on the risks associated with the proposed development. Over a period of four months, the ParklandGEO International team completed over 300 km of OhmMapper data collection, over 150 km of and ERT data collection to more than 30 m depth, Ground Penetrating Radar, over 4000 Microgravity readings, and performed both cross hole and surface refraction seismic across the Al Daher site. The combination of these methods allowed us to prepare a comprehensive geo-hazard report, with a very good assessment of both shallow and deep subsurface conditions
As a result of the geophysical survey, ParklandGEO and Associated Geosciences were able to identify many open and partially filled voids in the limestone and conglomerate bedrock below the site. We were able to provide the Municipality of Al Ain a comprehensive hazard report with recommendations for risk management and mitigation methods, allowing safe, efficient development of the area.
