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 Craig
Wicenciak
| DATE OF BIRTH |
5 October 1972 |
| NATIONALITY |
Australian |
| EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS |
BSc (Geology, Environmental Science)
Macquarie University 1995 |
| APPOINTMENTS |
From 1998 Geologist, C. M. Jewell &
Associates Pty Ltd |
| CONTINUING EDUCATION |
August 1998
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Occupational Health and Safety - Confined Spaces
Training (Training Enterprises Pty Limited) |
| November 1998 |
Soil Technology - Contaminated
Land, Training Course (Australian Society of Soil Science Inc.,
NSW Branch) |
| September 1998 |
Occupational Health and Safety
- Hazardous Waste Operations Training (Woodward-Clyde Pty Limited) |
| April 2002 |
Operational Radiation
Protection - use of field portable XRF Spectrum Analysers (Applied
Radiation Consultants) |
| August 2004 |
Occupational Health and Safety
Induction - Construction Work |
| SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE |
| Significant Projects - Hydrogeological
Assessments |
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Installation of Groundwater Monitoring System -
Kelian Gold Mine, Indonesia. Completed the design
and installation of an extensive groundwater-monitoring
network comprising 32 monitoring wells with dedicated
sampling pumps at the Kelian Gold Mine in East Kalimantan,
Indonesia. The objectives of the works were to detect
the migration of AMD impacted waters from several identified
areas of concern, and to train local staff in groundwater
sampling methodologies and the use of a low-flow groundwater
purging system.
The project involved the installation of a series of
groundwater-monitoring bores, collection of baseline groundwater
samples, the assessment of hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical
conditions at the site, and the development of a continual
groundwater-monitoring program. Subsequent training of
client staff in groundwater data collection techniques
was also carried out, whilst an annual audit of groundwater
sampling protocols and analytical results has been carried
out since July 2003.
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| Tanilba Northern Dune, Proposed
White Silica Sand Extraction Area Hydrogeological Assessment
- Port Stephens. Supervised the installation of
a long-term groundwater-monitoring network designed to meet
local Council and State Government licensing requirements.
The project involved the installation of a series of groundwater-monitoring
bores, collection of baseline groundwater samples, the assessment
of hydrogeological and hydrogeochemical conditions at the
site, and the development of a continual groundwater-monitoring
program. Subsequent training of client staff in groundwater
data collection techniques was also carried out |
| Cangoora Property Hydrogeological
Resource Assessment. Assessment of hydrogeological
characteristics in the vicinity of a large-scale grazing
property, and the selection of a number of potential locations
for a high-yield irrigation bore. Assessment included a
review of local information, published maps, borehole records
and geophysical information. |
| Bowdens Silver, Lead and Zinc
Mine Hydrogeological Assessment - Lue. Assessment
of the impacts of a proposed conventional open pit mine
on local and regional hydrogeological conditions in the
eastern reaches of the Lachlan Fold Belt. The assessment
included an appraisal of the likely response of groundwater
levels in the area throughout the duration of the mine and
after, potential impacts of declining water tables on groundwater
dependant ecosystems and neighbouring groundwater users,
assessment of the likely impacts of mining techniques and
tailings storage on groundwater quality, and an overview
of long-term groundwater resources in the area for mining
purposes. |
| Installation of Groundwater Monitoring
System - Cotton Irrigation Development, Bourke.
Supervised installation of long-term groundwater-monitoring
network for a surface water storage facility supporting
a cotton irrigation development. The program involved the
installation and development of 32 piezometers, collection
of groundwater samples, assessment and reporting of hydrogeological
and hydrogeochemical conditions at the site, including an
assessment of the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer,
groundwater flow direction, hydraulic gradient, and physiochemical
conditions. CMJA subsequently hosted a series of staff training
events in groundwater data and sample collection techniques. |
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Exeter Hard Rock Quarry Hydrogeological Assessment.
Preparation of a hydrogeological study for a proposed
hard-rock quarry extension. Assessment involved the installation
of twelve groundwater monitoring piezometers, packer testing,
development and sampling of each piezometer, hydraulic
conductivity testing, mapping of springs, quantification
of spring and stream discharge, and reporting of hydrogeological
and geochemical properties of the fractured rock basalt
aquifer.
Assessment further dealt with potential impacts of the
proposed development on existing groundwater users, and
potential mitigation measures to alleviate any potential
impacts of the development.
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'Greengrove' Hydrogeological Appraisal.
Project involved the design and installation of a groundwater
monitoring system based on geological, hydrogeological
and geophysical information at a property earmarked for
future effluent irrigation. Project involved an initial
appraisal of a significant volume of information regarding
the site, the carrying out of a electromagnetic geophysical
survey, and the installation of twenty groundwater monitoring
bores into both shallow and regional groundwater systems.
An assessment of the groundwater geochemical parameters
was subsequently undertaken, and the results of the investigation
reported to NSW Department of Commerce.
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| Hydrogeological Investigation
- Narrandera Landfill. Assessment of hydrogeological
conditions of an existing and proposed landfill sites. Assessment
involved the design and construction of long-term groundwater
monitoring network, installation of groundwater monitoring
piezometers, packer testing and groundwater sampling, and
interpretation and reporting of findings. |
| Hydrogeological and Surface Water
Contamination Assessment - Unimin White Sands Plant, Port
Stephens. Assessment of potential groundwater impacts
on a shallow porous aquifer by sand extraction and washing
processes at Port Stephens. Assessment included potential
impacts of surface water runoff and infiltration on the
aquifer via the installation of nineteen groundwater monitoring
bores and subsequent groundwater sampling. |
| Proposed Livestock Saleyards Investigation.
Assessment of hydrogeological characteristics of a large-scale
grazing property earmarked for future livestock exchange
and effluent irrigation. Assessment included a review of
local information, published maps, borehole records and
geophysical information, and an assessment of the likely
impacts of effluent irrigation on both shallow perched aquifers
and the regional aquifer. |
| Hydrogeological Investigation
- Portland Landfill. Assessment of hydrogeological
conditions of an existing landfill site and development
of post-closure management plans. Assessment involved the
design and construction of a groundwater monitoring network,
installation of groundwater monitoring piezometers, hydraulic
conductivity testing and groundwater sampling, interpretation
and reporting of findings, and the design of several on-going
management options for leachate control. |
| Hydrogeological Assessment
- Bathurst. Conducting field operations including
pump tests and groundwater sampling both prior to and following
heavy construction and earthworks on a property outside
of Bathurst. Assessment involved the interpretation of aquifer
and bore characteristics via pump tests and groundwater
sampling, and the interpretation and reporting of data. |
| Hydrogeological Investigation
- Lithgow Landfill. Assessment of hydrogeological
conditions and development of conceptual geological model
for the site. |
| Hydrogeological Investigation
Former Solvent Recovery Facility - Wilberforce.
Investigation involved the installation of a groundwater
monitoring system at a former solvent recovery facility
on behalf of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (now
the Department of Environment and Conservation). Assessment
included the determination of the groundwater flow direction,
hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer,
and finally an assessment of whether the site posed a significant
risk of harm to either human health or the environment. |
| Troy Junction Sewage
Holding Pond Electro-magnetic Survey - Dubbo. Conducted
field measurements of geophysical properties (ground conductivity
and resistivity) in relation to ongoing monitoring of suspected
leakage from sewage effluent ponds into groundwater. Interpretation
and reporting of the results of the geophysical investigation
relevant to suspected pond leakage into unconfined alluvial
aquifers. |
| Hydrogeological Investigation
Drum Washing Facility - Sydney. Investigation involved
the installation of a groundwater monitoring system at a
drum washing facility in order to satisfy the requests of
the NSW Environment Protection Authority. Assessment included
the determination of the groundwater flow direction, hydraulic
gradient, hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer, and finally
an assessment of whether the site posed a significant risk
of harm to either human health or the environment. |
| Contaminated Groundwater Assessment
- Troy Junction Sewage Holding Pond, Dubbo. Investigation
involved the estimation of the volume of contaminated groundwater
suspected to be leaking from sewage effluent ponds, based
upon the results of electromagnetic surveys, hydraulic conductivity
testing, borehole lithological and geophysical logs and
other relevant information. |
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| Significant Projects - Environmental
Site Assessments |
| Review of Environmental Factors
- Sydney Region. Prepared a review of environmental
factors for sixty sites on behalf of Sydney Water and Thiess
Environmental Services. Review included an assessment of geological,
hydrogeological, flora, fauna, topographical and anthropogenic
characteristics of a range of sites, and assessment of potential
impacts of the works on the site and surrounding area. Works
involved site visits, intensive assessment of site characteristics,
liaison with numerous government departments, and development
of an Environmental Management Plan and associated mitigation
measures for each site. |
| Contaminated Site Assessment and
Remediation, Former Timber Treatment Plant - Bimbimbie, NSW.
Conducted an environmental site assessment of a former timber
treatment plant on the South Coast of New South Wales. Works
included a visual assessment of the site and neighbouring
environmentally sensitive bodies, field sampling, data interpretation
and reporting, preparation of a Remedial Action Plan. Remedial
works has encompasses on-site encapsulation of CCA impacted
materials within a compacted clay lined cell. |
| Former Council Storage Depot - New
South Wales South Coast. Conducted a Stage 2 Site
Investigation of a former Council vehicle maintenance and
storage depot at Moruya on the New South Wales South Coast.
Works included a visual assessment of the site and neighbouring
environmentally sensitive bodies, decommissioning of several
underground storage tanks, installation of groundwater monitoring
wells, collection of surface water, groundwater and soil samples,
data interpretation and reporting (including the development
of a Remedial Action Plan), and overseeing the site remedial
and validation works. |
| Contaminated Site Assessment
- Former Commercial Nursery, Hazelbrook. Conducting
a Stage 1 Site Assessment and Stage 2 Site Investigation of
a former commercial nursery and horticultural operation. Included
a visual assessment of the site and neighbouring environmentally
sensitive bodies, field sampling, data interpretation and
reporting, and site validation works. |
| Former Biosolids Trial Site - Goulburn.
Conducted an environmental site assessment of a property formerly
used for the application of dewatered biosolid products. Works
included an initial appraisal of site conditions, historical
assessment of the site, development of a sampling and analysis
strategy, sampling, and interpretation and reporting of findings. |
| Former Commercial Potato Farm -
Southern Highlands, New South Wales. Conducted an
environmental site assessment of a former commercial potato
farm at Robertson in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.
Works included a visual assessment of the site and neighbouring
environmentally sensitive bodies, field sampling, data interpretation
and assessment of contaminant transport paths and fate. |
| Soil Lead Investigation - Central
Tilba School of Arts Halls. Undertaking of a Stage
1 Site Assessment and a Stage 2 Site Investigation of paint-derived
lead contamination of the surface soils of a community function
centre and neighbouring playground. Included a visual assessment
of the site, conducting of field sampling, data interpretation
and reporting, and the preparation of a Remedial Action Plan
and accompanying Site Management Plan for the site. |
| Former Council Storage Depot - Upper
Blue Mountains. Undertook an environmental site assessment
of a former Council depot used for the storage of road and
pavement construction materials and vehicle maintenance. Included
visual assessment of the site and neighbouring environmentally
sensitive bodies, field sampling, data interpretation and
reporting, and site validation works. |
| 'Green Square Gardens' Residential
Development - Waterloo. Undertaking a Stage 1 Site
Assessment and Stage 2 Site Investigation of a former electrical
storage warehouse and ferrous foundry located on the environmentally
sensitive Botany Sands. Investigation included a visual assessment
of the site, drilling supervision and logging, implementation
of a soil and groundwater investigation, data collection,
interpretation and analysis, presentation of data, reporting,
and the development of a Remedial Action Plan, and management
and supervision of remedial works. Remedial works included
the excavation and off-site disposal of approximately 6,000
tonnes of impacted materials. |
| Contaminated Site Assessment - Great
Western Paint Factory. Carried out an environmental
site assessment of a paint manufacturing operation, involving
visual assessment and characterisation, evaluation of potential
impacts on neighbouring environmentally sensitive features,
field sampling, data interpretation and reporting. The report
also presented recommendations for additional works regarding
potential redevelopment opportunities. |
| Former Katoomba-Leura
Gasworks Site - Blue Mountains. Conducted field operations;
drilling supervision/logging, soil and water sampling and
observance QA/QC procedures, conducting extended groundwater
pumping tests, and reporting of investigation at a former
gasworks site in the Upper Blue Mountains. |
| Former Landfill - Penrith.
Conducted an environmental site assessment of a former landfill
involving the validation of the site for proposed redevelopment.
Included field sampling, interpretation of analytes and validation
of the site |
| Commercial Nursery - Lower Blue
Mountains. Undertaking a Stage 1 Site Assessment and
a Stage 2 Site Investigation of a former commercial nursery
involving the validation of the site for proposed redevelopment
of the site for residential purposes. Included a visual assessment
of the site including a review of environmentally sensitive
areas, conducting field sampling, reporting, interpretation
of analytes and validation of the site. |
| Former Fuel Service Station - Southern
Highlands. Decommissioning of a former service station
site located in the Southern Highlands. Works involved the
remediation and validation of the site for proposed commercial
development, including a preliminary physical site investigation,
field sampling, data interpretation, reporting, preparation
of a Remedial Action Plan and subsequent site remediation
and validation works. |
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| Site Audits |
| Craig has provided support on numerous
site audits, ranging from sites where no remedial works were
required, to sites which required the excavation and off-site
disposal of contaminated soil on on-site landfarming, stabilisation
of contaminated soil, and has also assisted in the preparation
of numerous summary site audit reports on behalf of Christopher
Jewell. |
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