A Critical Resource
Demand for groundwater resources is expected to continue to increase with the growth of Australia’s population and ongoing economic development.
It is vital for water security and sustainability of urban areas, rural communities, industry and our environment that we manage groundwater innovatively and effectively.
Palynology plays a critical role in understanding natural groundwater flow. By investigating the depositional and structural history of aquifers, preferential pathways for groundwater movement and contaminant transport can be identified. This is crucial for developing accurate models of groundwater flow.
How Can We Help You?
Palynology underpins the construction of sound geological models, which are essential for the effective long-term management of aquifers.
At MGPalaeo, we specialize in providing essential services to the groundwater industry. We work with both small and large operators, including State & Territory Water Departments and scientific bodies such as Geoscience Australia, contributing to a wide range of hydrogeological projects.
Palynological Age Dating
Determining the age of geological formations.
Stratigraphic Correlations
Linking geological strata across different locations.
Palaeoenvironmental Interpretations
Understanding the conditions in which geological formations were deposited.
Database Construction
Building databases to manage and analyze large volumes of hydrogeological data.
The Great Artesian Basin
One of the largest groundwater projects MGPalaeo has been involved with was the Great Artesian Basin project with Geoscience Australia.
The Australian Government, through the National Water Infrastructure Fund – Expansion, commissioned Geoscience Australia to undertake the project ‘Assessing the Status of Groundwater in the Great Artesian Basin’.
The project commenced in July 2019 and finished in June 2022. It aimed to develop and evaluate new tools and techniques to assess the status of GAB groundwater resources to support responsible management of Basin water resources. [Geoscience Australia]