Geophysical survey to provide information on depth to bedrock and superficial deposits around the area of the landslide.

Project Title

Geophysical Investigation Landslide on the North Coast Highway

Location

St. Mary

Country

Jamaica

Client

IGSL and Nicholas O’Dwyer Consulting Engineers

Project Value

€164million

Business Sectors

Infrastructure

Services (Technical Disciplines)

Geophysical Investigation

Project Objectives

The objectives of the geophysical survey was to establish any likely mechanism for the slide on the North Coast Highway and to investigate possible alternative locations for the reinstated road.

Our Role

APEX Geoservices Limited carried out a geophysical survey using resistivity and seismic methods to provide information on the depth to bedrock and the type, thickness and stiffness of the superficial deposits in the area around the landslide. The project also included the assessment of three alternative routes.

Geoscience Ireland Contact

Peter O’Connor – poconnor@apexgeoservices.ie