Detailed Hydrogeological Assessment Kilsheelan Quarry

Summary:

MOR Environmental was commissioned by Kilsheelan Limestone Quarries Ltd. to undertake a hydrogeological assessment to facilitate the resumption of quarrying works at a former quarry, located in Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary. 

Scope:  

Historic quarrying operations had necessitated significant dewatering operations that resulted in a cone of depression around the perimeter of the site. The pumped groundwater discharges to the Ballydine stream that flows into the River Suir, a protected Natura site. The detailed assessment work undertaken by the MOR team included the following tasks:

• Desk-based studies – review of historical records.
• Groundwater pump tests.
• Groundwater quality testing.
• Data Evaluation.
• Assimilative capacity studies.

Outputs:

All works met with the approval of Tipperary County Council in order to allow the resumption of quarrying works at the site.