Bedrock Aggregate Development Potential in Western Halifax Regional Municipality
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Mineral Resources Branch
Economic Geology Series ME 2007-1
By G. Prime and F. J. Bonner
Table of Contents
- Cover and Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part 1. Resource Development Challenges in a Growing Urban Centre - Halifax Regional Municipality
- Part 2. Geotechnical Discussion of Bedrock Aggregate Potential in Western Halifax Regional Municipality.
- Part 3. Aggregate Resource Exploration and Development, a Strategic Planning Approach
- References
- Appendix 1. Methodology of this Study
- Appendix 2. Description of Grain Size and Textural Terms Used in this Study
- Appendix 3. Sample Descriptions
- Appendix 4. Important Characteristics to Consider when Evaluating Granitic Rocks in Glaciated Terrain
- Appendix 5. Test Results from Sample of Aggregate Produced in Quarry on Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited Property
- Figure 5. Geological Map of Western Halifax Regional Municipality Aggregate Study Area, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Showing Sample Locations and Aggregate Test Results (Open File Map ME 2007-3) (In Pocket)
- Figure 6. Digital Elevation Model Map of Western Halifax Regional Municipality Aggregate Study Area, Halifax County, Nova Scotia (Open File Map ME 2007-4) (In Pocket)