Investigation Drilling - Lee Valley Dam

Location
Lee Valley Dam, Tasman

Drilling Project Brief
Multiple investigatory bore holes for initial design feasibility on potential irrigation dam.

Drilling Project Challenges
Extremely steep access
Very unpredictable river
Leugon (packer) testing and piezometer installation in remote area

Result
Preliminary investigation successfully completed. Second stage of project is currently under planning.

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