Underground water that sits close to the land’s surface can make soils more prone to liquefaction or flooding. A clearer picture of the shallow groundwater systems beneath New Zealand could help inform decisions about which sturdy soils may make good foundations, and how buildings in risky areas can be made more resilient. We’re proud to fund this project which aims to develop a new state-of-the-art technique for mapping shallow groundwater systems.
🌏Shallow groundwater systems are becoming a significant hazard in our built environments, with water tables often alarmingly shallow and rising. This not only increases construction costs but also elevates the risk of liquefaction and flood damage. Yet, there's a critical lack of data nationwide on the issue. We are thrilled to announce our new funding from BRANZ, the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake, the Building Innovation Partnership at the University of Canterbury, and the Marlborough District Council. To build a value proposition for a national shallow groundwater database and come up with solutions to fill this critical data gap! A huge thank you to Lyell & Val McMillan for enabling us to establish a test site in Southbridge, Canterbury. Here, we've been conducting extensive tests using seismic, electrostatic methods, and ground-penetrating radar to map and characterise shallow groundwater systems 🧨 #Groundwater #EnvironmentalResearch #SeismicMethods #ElectricalResistivityMethod #GroundPenetratingRadar #WaterResources McMillan Drilling