The practice has undertaken specialist studies on a large number of challenging cavern projects in difficult or complex geological and hydrogeological regimes and this forms a major part of the group’s activities. The experience with large span openings in weak rocks is significant and has established the feasibility of schemes beyond prior precedent practice.
Solutions have been innovative, practical and technically straightforward through careful, staged sequencing of excavation and support / lining stages.
Geo-Design has carried out assignments that vary from specialist review to full detailed design and supervision of construction. The large portfolio of projects demonstrates world class capability in this field.
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Underground Mines
Geo-Design have been involved in a variety of underground mine stabilisation schemes, including limestone and salt mine workings. Geo-Design have formed close ongoing relationships with Councils responsible for mine stability and related public safety issues.
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Containment Caverns
Geo-Design has experience in the design of caverns for storage, for storage of nuclear waste, household waste, oil and gas. These studies have include siting studies for deep storage of high pressure gas.