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Dewatering

High groundwater levels could undermine site stability during excavation work as foundation soils failed to support a structure. Considering the site “dewatering” risk and potential solutions were all part of the design process for SCIRT.

Silty, sandy soils and problematic peat proved particularly challenging during Christchurch’s horizontal infrastructure rebuild.

Prone to liquefaction, the poor soil conditions – with water at ground level in many areas – made repairing underground pipework a soggy and often costly exercise.

High groundwater levels could undermine site stability during excavation work. However, several methods could control groundwater.

By “dewatering” – or removing naturally occurring groundwater from a construction site – a dry area suitable for safe access and excavation could be created.

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 Well-grounded solution to soggy sites Cover
Well-grounded solution to soggy sites

A document which describes best practice for dewatering guidelines.

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Best practice paper: Dewatering Cover
Best practice paper: Dewatering

A paper which aims to establish consistency of dewatering practice.

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1.21 MB

Dewatering Guideline Cover
Dewatering Guideline

A formal guideline to dewatering.

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3.35 MB

 Resource Consent Cover
Resource Consent

An example of a resource consent for dewatering.

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Dewatering 101: A process to lower groundwater Cover
Dewatering 101: A process to lower groundwater

A poster which outlines the dewatering process.

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9.15 MB