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RB 73/00157 High school, Port Pirie, pt secn 960, 1067 Hundred of Pirie. Report on geological investigations - Public Buildings Department.
Published: 05 Jul 1973 Created: 06 Nov 2024 Revised: 06 Nov 2024
Author: Robertson, R.S.

Three cable tool holes have been drilled to investigate foundation conditions at the Port Pirie High School. The drilling indicated a near horizontal succession of unconsolidated sediments showing some lateral variation. Ground water was cut in...

Three cable tool holes have been drilled to investigate foundation conditions at the Port Pirie High School. The drilling indicated a near horizontal succession of unconsolidated sediments showing some lateral variation. Ground water was cut in both the St. Kilda and Glanville Formations and rose to near the surface. The water was saline and varied in level with the tides. The St. Kilda Formation and the top 2-3 metres of the Glanville Formation apparently have a very low bearing capacity. The sands below this depth are more dense and would be suitable for foundations for a relatively light building (up to 2 storey).

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Record No rb7300157
Topic Geoscientific Information
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Document Type Departmental Publication - Engineering Geology Publication
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      Geographic Locality: Port Pirie;Hd Pirie, secn 960, secn 1067
Doc No: RB 73/00157
      Geographic Locality: Port Pirie;Hd Pirie, secn 960, secn 1067
Doc No: RB 73/00157
      Language English
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      Persistent identifier https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb7300157
      Citation Robertson, R.S. 1973. RB 73/00157 High school, Port Pirie, pt secn 960, 1067 Hundred of Pirie. Report on geological investigations - Public Buildings Department. Departmental Publication - Engineering Geology Publication. Government of South Australia.
      https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb7300157

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