Dam engineering expertise

Specialist dam geologists experienced in concrete dams, embankment dams, and their appurtenant structures.

 

Demonstrated track record of reliable advice for new dams and in the safety review or upgrade of existing dams, including high hazard dams.

 

Working with clients individually, as part of a team or in leading the project, across Asia Pacific.

Investigation and design

Investigation and design

Geological investigations, drilling in dams, 2D and 3D engineering geological models (EGMs), foundation and construction material characterisation, and engineering geological analysis.
Construction

Construction

Geological mapping of foundations and excavations. Supervision of foundation preparation and treatment, grouting, drainage drilling, slope stabilisation, and earthworks.
Operation

Operation

Dam Safety Reviews (DSR), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Comprehensive Risk Assessment (CRA) and Portfolio Risk Assessment (PRA).
Review

Review

Peer review, Panel of Experts (POE), due diligence and expert witness.

Services

See our specialisations, and in-house capabilities, provided at different stages of the dam geology project lifecycle.

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Projects

See a selection of recent projects demonstrating our dam geology skills and wide-ranging experience.

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About

Learn more about where and how we work, and about what is most important to us.

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Testimonials

Geological Consulting has supported Stantec on several New Zealand dam safety projects. They have provided desktop studies and site investigations; where a good understanding of the local geology, dam and foundation materials, instrumentation, and wider dam safety issues including flooding, internal erosion and seismicity has been required. They have consistently exceeded expectations in terms of technical delivery, programme, safety, and end-client satisfaction.

Stantec New Zealand
Principal Dams Engineer

Stantec has partnered with Geological Consulting on several projects in Australia that have required dam geology expertise. They adopt an approach that is thorough and systematic, conforms to practice, and upholds high ethical standards. They are an asset for any project with complex geological challenges.

Stantec Australia Pty Ltd
Project Manager