PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
AND EXPERIENCE
Mr Richard Donald Nixon
Global Groundwater (Australian Bore Consultants Pty.
Ltd) March 1997- Present
Senior Hydrogeologist / Manager responsible for -
- All
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Geological Survey of Western
Australia/
November 1993 – June 1997
Water and Rivers Commission.
Hydrogeologist responsible for -
Regional hydrogeological evaluations of the Stage II of
the Ord River Irrigation Area to determine hydrogeological parameters and
suitability for irrigation including, drilling, bore construction and testing,
geophysical logging and interpretation, analyses and reporting (Hydrogeology
Reports 1995/2,8,16,17,18,19 & 20).
Groundwater modelling to determine the hydrogeological
response to irrigation as an aid to development design.
Monitoring and analysis of water table fluctuations under
areas of irrigation within the Ord River Irrigation Area.
Determination of hydrogeological parameters under areas
of Ivanhoe Plain in the Kimberley Region using drilling, test pumping and slug
testing to provide data for dewatering options.
Investigation of the nutrient contribution by groundwater
to Oyster Harbour Albany, Western Australia (Hydrogeology Report 1994/26).
Property inspections throughout W.A. to evaluate site
specific groundwater potential.
Dalmeny Downs Agricultural
Enterprises
January 1991 - November 1993
Research scientist (part time) responsible
for –
- Salinity and Soil water management by the use of
contour banks, drainage ditches and tree plantations, involving soil
hydrological assessment, surveying and earthmoving/planting.
- Research into the capability of legumes to increase
protein levels in feed supplements.
- Identification and analysis of chemical (specifically
selective herbicide) damage to crops.
- Determination of application rates for pesticides,
herbicides and fertilisers.
- Determination of Alley Farming Techniques, specifically
Tagasaste.
Gascoyne Gold
January 1992 - Jan 1993
Contract (part time) geologist responsible for –
- Soil sampling, RAB drill logging, and geological mapping.
GOLDEN CUBE JOINT VENTURE
July 1991 - Jan 1992
Geologist (part time) responsible for –
Geological and geophysical examination of the gold
mineralisation potential of an exploration lease at Marvel Lock, Western
Australia.
Geological mapping and geophysical surveying.
RAB exploration drilling and interpretation of results.
Reporting.