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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)