Development of a 3D geological mapping and database interface to support interconnected groundwater
Project details
| Objective: |
To develop and showcase 3D geological and hydrogeological mapping and database tools that can support management decisions concerning water allocation in areas where significant surface and groundwater resources are located. |
| Funding: |
The Australian Government contributed approximately $493,000 plus GST to the project, with other contributions of $550,000 from other organisations including the Cotton Catchment Communities Cooperative Research Centre giving a total project value of $1,043,000. |
| Jurisdiction: |
New South Wales |
| Commenced: |
1 June 2007 |
| Completed: |
February 2011 |
Progress
About the project
The project has developed and showcased 3D geological and hydrogeological mapping and database tools that can support management decisions concerning water allocation in areas where significant surface and groundwater resources are located.
The main objective was to develop and demonstrate a software system that water managers, Catchment Management Authorities and other water users can use to bring together all the existing groundwater and surface water data so that data can then be used to manage water more effectively.
This project is focused on hydrogeological data collation and 3D geological modelling in the Maules Creek Catchment and adjacent reach of the Namoi River, NSW Australia.
Read more about this project on the University of New South Wales website.
Project benefits
The project has:
- provided a method to present groundwater information in a 3D format that will provide for greater understanding for all facets of groundwater management, and
- provided a tool that will assist in determining the extent of connectivity between surface and groundwater and provides a tool for monitoring groundwater and possibly providing warning of groundwater decline.