Appendices
Including SEA, AA and SFRA
Submission fromGeological Survey Ireland, Department of Environment, Climate & Communications (submission 92)
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
‘Landslides’ and as a map in Figure 4.8 ‘Landslide Susceptibility and Previous Landslide Events’ of the draft SE A report.
Natural Resources (Minerals/Aggregates) In the SEA environmental report, Section 4.11.8 ‘Minerals and Aggregates’, we are pleased to see mention of our Aggregate Potential Mapping dataset and our Mineral map in Figure 4.17 ‘Minerals Localities’. Geotechnical Database Resources and Bedrock Geology and 3D Quaternary Models Geological Survey Ireland continues to populate and develop our national geotechnical database and viewer with site investigation data submitted voluntarily by industry. The current database holding is over 7500 reports with 134,000 boreholes; 31,000 of which are digitised which can be accessed through downloads from our Geotechnical Map Viewer. We would encourage the use of this database as part of any baseline geological assessment of the proposed development as it can provide invaluable baseline data for the region or vicinity of proposed development areas. This information may be beneficial and cost saving for any site-specific investigations that may be designed as part of the project. Our 3D models can help stakeholders visualize, understand and characterise geology, offering a key element of geotechnical risk management by identifying areas requiring further site investigation. Further information on the GeoUrban Bedrock and Quaternary 3D models of Cork are available here and here.
These observations are noted. Recommendation: No change. These observations are noted. Recommendation: No change.
Geophysical data
It is recommended to add references to Geological Survey Ireland ’s GeoUrban Bedrock Geology and 3D Quaternary Models, Geochemistry and Geophysical
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