Bowman project hydrogeologists evaluated the deepening of a quarry that was located immediately adjacent to the Hudson River with a floor 200-ft below the river. A field investigation was developed, and an analysis was performed to evaluate the potential to deepen the quarry by an additional 100-ft.
Bowman investigated the groundwater and surface water relationships for a proposed mining site, which included an upland wetland system and surface drainage within the drainage basin.
Bowman prepared a groundwater work plan and implemented a groundwater investigation. The purpose of the investigation was to address the karstic terrain surrounding the 300-acre cement quarry.
Bowman geologists were responsible for the implementation of a groundwater investigation relative to a proposed quarry deepening. The work consisted of drilling oversight and logging of approximately 1,000 LF of bedrock borings, installation of bedrock piezometers, stream gauging, photolineament analysis, aquifer testing, and geologic mapping.
Bowman evaluated visual impacts to Viewshed for Hooper Garnet Mine Expansion. A digital terrain model was used to create expansion footprint. Topographic mapping was used to predict visual impacts. Mitigation measures and reclamation planning were developed to reduce visual impacts to the community.
Bowman directed a $2M program to design and construct a series of liner systems in the Bushkill Stream which borders Hercules Cement’s Stockertown Quarry. Water from the stream historically leaked into the quarry through karstic features with required expensive dewatering efforts.
Bowman provided economic modeling, pit design, geologic modeling, logistics analysis, NPV analysis and mine plan sequencing.
Bowman was contracted to provide geologic exploration, geochemical modeling, pit design, tailings storage design and geotechnical services. Bowman also provided required reclamation planning, visual, sound and air quality studies in support of the mine expansion.
Bowman was contracted to provide engineering services for a proposed overpass to separate haul truck traffic on a ROM Haul Road and light vehicle traffic on a mine access road. The overpass allows efficient and safe mine site traffic circulation by eliminating a Haul Road and light vehicle traffic road intersection.
Partnered with Weeks Marine, our team provided multiple roles and services for this project. We acted as the geologist of record and provides construction material inspection and oversite services at the breakwater materials extraction source (Carver Johnstown Quarry).