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The
Division of Engineering and Environmental Geology comprises of the
two subdivisions engineering geology and environmental geology. The short term (one year) to long-term (six years) objectives of the Division are: 
To investigated waste disposal sites for
all urban areas in Namibia with aim of improving the level of environmental
education in Namibia more especially concerning waste management
and environmental protection.
To produce geotechnical engineering maps
for all areas of urban development throughout the country. This
will then be followed by a geotechnical and geo-environmental database
that will be accessible by both private sector and the general public.
In the Engineering and Environmental Division, projects are generally undertaken in two phases being desk studies and detailed site investigations. A desk study covers the evaluation of existing information for any given proposed project and both qualitative and quantitative data sets are considered. This is then followed by a detailed site investigation (qualitative and quantitative data sets) such as geological mapping, engineering geological mapping, geomorphological, hydrological, weathering profile, logging, discontinuity surveys, geophysical surveys, geotechnical engineering and sampling programs. In house laboratory analysis (quantitative data collection) depends on the type of engineering project being undertaken. Since 1997, this division has been involved in various projects listed below:
The Lüderitz Hazard Waste Disposal Sites
investigation.
Khan Dam Aquifer Recharge Scheme.
Establishment of Geotechnical laboratories.
Engineering and Environmental management
and monitoring projects.
SADC- Mining Sector - Environmental subcommittee.
Municipalities town planning assistance
throughout the country.
Contributions to the Epupa Dam Project.
Facilities that are available in this Subdivision at present consist of a soil mechanics laboratory equipped with apparatus and equipment to conduct soil mechanics analysis. This laboratory has recently been combined with the Industrial Minerals Laboratory to make better use of resources. A fully function rock mechanics laboratory is in the process of being equipped to allow the Subdivision to conduct tests for civil engineering and mining. |
