Broken Hill Managed Aquifer Recharge Project, Phase 2; Interim Report  


Authors / CoAuthors

Lawrie, K.C. | Brodie, R.S. | Gibson, D. | Tan, K.P. | Magee, J. | Davis, A. | Halas, L. | Clarke, J.D.A. | Ley-Cooper, Y. | Wallace, L. | Smith, M. | Apps, H.E. | Pain, C.F. | Ransley, T. | Gow, L. | Brodie, R.C. | Christensen, N.B. | Cullen, K. | Bastrakov, E.N. | Mernagh, T.P.

Abstract

The Broken Hill Managed Aquifer Recharge (BHMAR) project is part of a larger strategic effort aimed at securing Broken Hill's water supply and identifying significant water-saving measures for the Darling River system. The project builds on an earlier scoping study (the Broken Hill Groundwater Assessment (BHGA) Project), which investigated the potential for Broken Hill to source most of its water requirements from groundwater (Lewis et al., 2008). The project is funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA). The project builds on an earlier scoping study (the Broken Hill Groundwater Assessment (BHGA) Project), which investigated the potential for Broken Hill to source most of its water requirements from groundwater (Lewis et al., 2008). The BHGA Project identified a work plan for the BHMAR Project that involves 5 phases: - Phase 1: A risk assessment / AEM technology selection exercise. - Phase 2: Acquire and interpret baseline hydrological and geological data. - Phase 3: Assess feasibility of extraction and storage options for groundwater. - Phase 4: Implement and test preferred groundwater extraction and storage option at a small operational scale. - Phase 5: Construct and operate groundwater extraction/storage option. This interim report summarises the findings of Phase 2 of the BHMAR Project.

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  • GA PublicationProfessional Opinion
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  • groundwater
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  • AEM
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  • hydrogeology
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