Core Groundwater Technical Services is a groundwater consulting company owned by J. Louis van der Walt, with over 22 years of experience. The company specializes in geohydrological investigations, groundwater modeling, monitoring, and database management. Recent projects include groundwater studies and impact assessments for sand mining, lodge development, mineral exploration, industrial development, and rural land use. Core Groundwater Technical Services captures scientific field data and utilizes specialized techniques and equipment to characterize aquifers and support water use authorizations.
3. C.G.T.S. SPECIALIZEDC.G.T.S. SPECIALIZED
SERVICES (contd.)SERVICES (contd.)
• Groundwater Recharge / Reserve DeterminationsGroundwater Recharge / Reserve Determinations
• Water use authorisation and license application groundwater studiesWater use authorisation and license application groundwater studies
• Groundwater ModelingGroundwater Modeling
• Commissioning of Groundwater Monitoring SystemsCommissioning of Groundwater Monitoring Systems
• Routine Groundwater MonitoringRoutine Groundwater Monitoring
• Exploration & Engineering GeophysicsExploration & Engineering Geophysics
• Satellite Imagery & Photo InterpretationSatellite Imagery & Photo Interpretation
• SurveyingSurveying
Groundwater modeling, Satellite Imagery & Photo Interpretation andGroundwater modeling, Satellite Imagery & Photo Interpretation and
Exploration & Engineering Geophysics, Surveying as well as LaboratoryExploration & Engineering Geophysics, Surveying as well as Laboratory
work (geo-chemical and water chemistry analyses) are performed inwork (geo-chemical and water chemistry analyses) are performed in
collaboration with specialist sub-consultants.collaboration with specialist sub-consultants.
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4. DATA CAPTUREDATA CAPTURE
the key to problem statement and solution realizationthe key to problem statement and solution realization
• Geophysical surveyingGeophysical surveying
• Borehole sitingBorehole siting
• Drilling / rotary air percussion (odex) / RC / core / augerDrilling / rotary air percussion (odex) / RC / core / auger
• Drilling supervision / Geological / Geohydrological profilingDrilling supervision / Geological / Geohydrological profiling
• Multi-parameter profiling / Sampling horizon selectionMulti-parameter profiling / Sampling horizon selection
• Down the hole geophysicsDown the hole geophysics
• Specialized High Integrity SamplingSpecialized High Integrity Sampling
• Slug testing / Packer testing/ Pump testingSlug testing / Packer testing/ Pump testing
• SurveyingSurveying
• Hydro-census surveysHydro-census surveys
Data capturing is performed by fully qualified geo-technicians, in accordanceData capturing is performed by fully qualified geo-technicians, in accordance
with a set of SOP’s that identifies the technical information and applicationwith a set of SOP’s that identifies the technical information and application
requirements for the fulfilment of local legislation and formal authorizationrequirements for the fulfilment of local legislation and formal authorization
processes.processes.
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5. GROUNDWATER DATABASE &GROUNDWATER DATABASE &
• Code & computerize dataCode & computerize data
• Data verificationData verification
• Structured data outputStructured data output
• Data storage / safekeepingData storage / safekeeping
GISGIS
• Data VisualizationData Visualization
• Thematic MappingThematic Mapping
• SQL QueriesSQL Queries
the gateway to visualization and understanding
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6. RECENT PROJECTSRECENT PROJECTS
• December 2015: Groundwater Assessment - Integrated Water Use LicenceDecember 2015: Groundwater Assessment - Integrated Water Use Licence
Application for JJ Maritz and Son Sand mineApplication for JJ Maritz and Son Sand mine
• December 2015: Proposed Sebele Lodge Development Remainder of theDecember 2015: Proposed Sebele Lodge Development Remainder of the
farm Sebele 931 KP Geohydrological Studyfarm Sebele 931 KP Geohydrological Study
• November 2015: Ferrous and Base Metal Exploration on Ptn.1 & theNovember 2015: Ferrous and Base Metal Exploration on Ptn.1 & the
Remaining Extent of the farm Lemoenkloof 456 HD Groundwater Study &Remaining Extent of the farm Lemoenkloof 456 HD Groundwater Study &
Impact AssessmentImpact Assessment
• October 2015: National Ceramic Industries South Africa PTY (LTD)October 2015: National Ceramic Industries South Africa PTY (LTD)
Gryphon Tile Factory Vereeniging Geohydrological StudyGryphon Tile Factory Vereeniging Geohydrological Study
• September 2015: Iron ore and Manganese Exploration on Portion 4 of theSeptember 2015: Iron ore and Manganese Exploration on Portion 4 of the
farm Kapstewel 436 HD Groundwater Desk Study & Impact Assessmentfarm Kapstewel 436 HD Groundwater Desk Study & Impact Assessment
• August 2015: Portion3 Amsterdam 208 KT Hoedspruit GeohydrologicalAugust 2015: Portion3 Amsterdam 208 KT Hoedspruit Geohydrological
StudyStudy
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7. RECENT PROJECTSRECENT PROJECTS
• December 2015: Groundwater Assessment - Integrated Water Use LicenceDecember 2015: Groundwater Assessment - Integrated Water Use Licence
Application for JJ Maritz and Son Sand mineApplication for JJ Maritz and Son Sand mine
• December 2015: Proposed Sebele Lodge Development Remainder of theDecember 2015: Proposed Sebele Lodge Development Remainder of the
farm Sebele 931 KP Geohydrological Studyfarm Sebele 931 KP Geohydrological Study
• November 2015: Ferrous and Base Metal Exploration on Ptn.1 & theNovember 2015: Ferrous and Base Metal Exploration on Ptn.1 & the
Remaining Extent of the farm Lemoenkloof 456 HD Groundwater Study &Remaining Extent of the farm Lemoenkloof 456 HD Groundwater Study &
Impact AssessmentImpact Assessment
• October 2015: National Ceramic Industries South Africa PTY (LTD)October 2015: National Ceramic Industries South Africa PTY (LTD)
Gryphon Tile Factory Vereeniging Geohydrological StudyGryphon Tile Factory Vereeniging Geohydrological Study
• September 2015: Iron ore and Manganese Exploration on Portion 4 of theSeptember 2015: Iron ore and Manganese Exploration on Portion 4 of the
farm Kapstewel 436 HD Groundwater Desk Study & Impact Assessmentfarm Kapstewel 436 HD Groundwater Desk Study & Impact Assessment
• August 2015: Portion3 Amsterdam 208 KT Hoedspruit GeohydrologicalAugust 2015: Portion3 Amsterdam 208 KT Hoedspruit Geohydrological
StudyStudy
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