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RB 60/00124 Report of reconnaissance resistivity surveys, southern Yorke Peninsula.
In September 1964 and June 1965 an exploratory survey found good hydrological – geophysical correlation for the sedimentary formations in Southern Yorke Peninsula. Further work is warranted to delimit the boundaries of the aquifers and the extent of...-
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Published: 16 Jun 1965
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RB 83/00027 Eyre water resources study. Groundwater assessment, Polda Basin.
Potable (over 1000 mg/l) groundwater occurs in 5 lenses. Annual yield totals 14 000 to 19 000 ML. Between 400 and 2 500 ML / year (seasonally dependent) is abstracted for reticulation. Diffuse, unquantified extraction for stock and domestic purposes...-
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Published: 01 Dec 1984
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RB 87/00135 Report on groundwater of the Carribie Basin.
The Carribie Basin is in the western portion of Yorke Peninsula. The aquifer is unconfined Bridgewater Formation, recharged by direct infiltration of rainfall. Results of the interpretation of previous geophysical surveys, pump testing analysis and...-
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Published: 01 May 1988
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RB 77/00002 Resistivity survey, Wardang Island, July 1976.
Resistivity investigations were carried out on Wardang Island in an attempt to determine drilling sites favourable for fresh underground water. The thickness of the Bridgewater Formation (aeolianite) and basement elevations were mapped and contoured....-
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Published: 01 Jan 1976
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RB 77/00021 Disposal of effluent at Kraft cheese factory, Mil Lel, Mount Gambier. Progress report no. 1 to June 1976.
A monitoring programme has been established, in a paddock immediately north of the factory, to ascertain the effect of sprinkler disposal of partly treated factory effluent on soil, herbage and groundwater.composition. The aim of the investigation is...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1977
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RB 79/00093 Lock Coalfield hydrogeological study - Progress report no. 1 (Volume 1 of 2).
Hydrogeological investigations undertaken by SADME at the Lock Coalfield have shown that significant aquifer systems occur above and beneath the coal, and that the coal itself has negligible permeability. Permeability of both aquifers is low,...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1979
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RB 76/00141 South-East township well surveys no. 1, Naracoorte.
A well survey was carried out in the Naracoorte Township and immediate environs in May and June 1976. 128 wells were located in the surveyed area, two thirds of these being in use, and of these, 11 were for drainage disposal. The remaining one third...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1976
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RB 96/00011 Assessment of the Tertiary sand aquifer, County Musgrave Proclaimed Wells Area, Eyre Peninsula.
The groundwater resources of the Tertiary sand aquifer in the County Musgrave Proclaimed Wells Area (PWA) have been reviewed in order to assess the potential for their use to augment groundwater currently extracted from the unconfined Quaternary...-
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Published: 01 Apr 1996
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RB 96/00010 Musgrave Proclaimed Wells Area groundwater assessment.
The County Musgrave Proclaimed Wells Area on Eyre Peninsula, situated mainly near Elliston and extending eastwards towards Lock, contains a number of small groundwater lenses of potable quality which are surrounded by brackish to saline groundwater....-
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Published: 01 Jan 1994
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RB 98/00005 Padthaway Irrigation Area, South-East, South Australia. Groundwater quality investigation. Drilling program, December 1996 - January 1997.
In the main irrigation area of the Padthaway Proclaimed Wells Area, viticulture is the dominant form of agriculture, and has been since the early 1970s. Local groundwater, extracted from the underlying Quaternary unconfined aquifer, is used...-
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Published: 20 Feb 1998
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RB 98/00004 Groundwater quality investigations, Padthaway Irrigation Area. Hydrogeological appraisal of management plan. Option one: sourcing groundwater from the Naracoorte Ranges.
The main source of irrigation water in the intensely irrigated area of the Padthaway Proclaimed Wells Area is groundwater extracted from the underlying unconfined aquifer. Excess irrigation water, that is, water applied to the crops but not used,...-
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Published: 20 Feb 1998
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RB 98/00032 Assessment of the groundwater impacts of various management options to mitigate the salinity increase in the Padthaway irrigation area.
An increase in groundwater salinity in parts of the Padthaway area threatens the sustainability of established irrigation developments. A number of management options to mitigate the groundwater salinity increase are being considered by State...-
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Published: 01 Oct 1998
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RB 95/00022 Five year technical review, 1991-1995 - Border (Groundwater Agreement) Act, 1985.
The Groundwater (Border Agreement) Act of 1985 legislated to provide a framework for the joint management of groundwater resources within a 40 km wide strip along the length of the South Australian and Victorian Border, which is referred to as the...-
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Published: 01 Jun 1995
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RB 97/00007 Groundwater investigations in the Meningie-Narrung area.
Several groundwater issues have been highlighted in the Meningie-Narrung area as a result of the regional investigation into the hydrogeology of the Murray Basin. Dryland salinity is the most important, with an estimated 45 000 ha to be affected by...-
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Published: 01 Mar 1997
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RB 96/00044 Padthaway Proclaimed Wells Area groundwater status report.
The Padthaway Formation and Bridgewater Formation aquifers provide a high quality groundwater resource in the Padthaway Proclaimed Wells Area (PWA). The resource supports an irrigated agriculture and horticulture industry. Irrigation is concentrated...-
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Published: 01 Apr 1997
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RB 92/00045 Upper South-East dryland salinity and flood management plan. Excavation characteristics and slope design for the drainage channels.
The Upper South-East Dryland Salinity and Flood Management Plan proposals aim to address the worsening salinisation problems now clearly visible in the area. This report provides feasibility and preliminary project design data to the EWS engineers who...-
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Published: 01 Sep 1992
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RB 95/00005 Proposed marina at Kingston (South-East). Hydrogeology and assessment of the impact on local groundwater resources.
The Lacepede District Council is considering a proposal for the construction of a marina and associated infrastucture in Maria Creek, Kingston (South-East). The proposal includes two options, A and B, with Option A sited closest to existing town...-
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Published: 01 Feb 1995
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RB 67/00035 Penong area groundwater assessment progress report, August 1968.
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Published: 01 Jan 1970
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RB 68/00093 Water resources of the South-East of SA. Progress report no. 1. Regional geo-hydrology, Counties Cardwell, Buckingham, Grey, MacDonnell and Robe.
The purpose of this report is to assess the potential groundwater resources of the area using existing data in the Mines Department records. A previous assessment (HICKS), using a different approach, produced a quantity for groundwater safe yield...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1969
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RB 69/00063 South-East water resources hydrogeological progress report no. 4. Test area 1. Results of geological and geophysical investigations July 1969.
Investigations have been carried out in the first test area of the South East Water Resources Investigation. Drilling by Rotary and Cable Tool methods up to 555 feet deep has shown a near horizontal sequence of bedded limestones. The cable tool method...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1969
