LA JOIE DAM
SECTOR: DRILLING AND GEOPHYSICS
LOCATION: British Columbia, Canada.
DATE: 2024
EQUIPMENT: Sonic Drill Rig, Sectional Barge Platform, Work Boat, Borehole Geophysical Testing Systems
This dam generates power for the region and plays a crucial role influencing the watershed environment. This site characterisation project was completed by Geotech Drilling, a newly acquired addition to the ConeTec Group in 2024.
The site investigation will assist with future design upgrades to ensure the facility continues to operate safely. Prior to this drilling investigation project, the ConeTec Geophysics team also completed a 2023 campaign at this site including both borehole seismic and surface geophysical surveys.
SCOPE OF WORK
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Sonic Drilling
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Diamond
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Core Drilling
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Borehole Alignment Televiewer Surveys
CHALLENGES
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Deep bedrock (over 400ft)
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Challenging overburden soils
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Difficult access (heli-portable required)
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Environmentally sensitive area











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