GSI Groundwater Protection Scheme Programme

Geoscience Ireland team assists in the completion of the National Groundwater Protection Scheme in Ireland

Project Title

GSI National Groundwater Protection Scheme Programme (2007-2012)

Location

Nationwide

Country

Ireland

Client

Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI)

Project Value

€1 Million

Business Sectors

Assist in the continuation and completion of the National Groundwater Protection Scheme Programme

Services (Technical Disciplines)

• data collection & collation
• liaisons with Local Authorities
• drilling
• subsoil permeability mapping
• interpretation and generation of thematic maps.

Project Objectives

The National Groundwater Protection Scheme Programme greatly assists environmental departments and local authority planners in reaching decisions on land zoning and allowing for sustainable development. It is aimed at providing a common platform for all local authorities and will lead to a more coherent approach to land zoning protocols.

Our Role

Geoscience Ireland partners were appointed by the Geological Survey of Ireland to complete the National Groundwater Protection Scheme Programme, with particular regard to completing the national subsoil permeability and depth to bedrock maps on behalf of the GSI. Some of the project outputs will include subsoil permeability maps for the country for inclusion within a geographic information system along with subsoil permeability reports for the mapped areas.

Geoscience Ireland Contact

Siobhan Tinnelly: Siobhan.tinnelly@tobin.ie