Dam Site Investigation by Mincon in Finland
Project:
Melo Dam Renovation
Date:
2022
Location:
Melo Hydroelectric Powerplant, near Noika, Finland
Client:
PVO-Vesivoima Oy & KFS Finland
Business Sectors:
Civil & Geotechnical Engineering
Services (Technical Disciplines):
Drilling in sensitive and complex ground conditions comprising steep topography, granitic rock and soil embankments; deployed M-Wall ring bit casing system using patented Spiral Flush technology, allowing control of high pressure DTH drilling in sensitive ground conditions.
Project Objectives/Outcomes:
Successful remediation of water seepage through the 140m long dam using a watertight steel pipe-pile wall.
Our Role:
Specialist drilling and piling contractor ; geotechnical collaborator
Geoscience Ireland Contact: christovangemert@mincon.com
