Core Sampling Underway: Sussex’s Flood Mitigation Project Advances

Beginning Thursday October 10, 2024 Sussex engineering consultants have mobilized a drill to conduct subsurface assessment and collection of core samples relating to our flood mitigation project planning. 

This geotechnical investigation / work is expected to take approximately two (2) weeks to complete and these activities will provide valuable insight into the geotechnical conditions to assist the engineering consultants with design data to accommodate registration of the Flood Mitigation Project under the Provincial Environmental Impact Assessment legislation and as well as the Federal Impact Assessment legislation.

What are Geotechnical Conditions?

The term “geotechnical conditions” refers to the physical characteristics of soil and subsurface materials at a specific location. Prior to starting engineering projects, it is essential to assess and document these conditions. This assessment provides critical information that enables appropriate precautionary measures, necessary to move forward successfully.

Core sampling will be taking place along the proposed Route 1 crossing for the Trout Creek Diversion Channel.

The main diversion channel will extend from Trout Creek to the Kennebecasis River floodplain, crossing Route 1, while the second channel will link Parson Brook to Trout Creek.