Reclaiming sand & gravel mine

[kww]

Anyone know of new equipment or techniques for reclaiming a large (200 ac)mined out sand & gravel site? We must combine silts, clays and topsoil in order to balance the site and at the same time acheive compaction.

 

[Focht3]

Where is the site? What is the groundwater level like in the area?



Please see FAQ731-376 for great suggestions on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.

 

[vicman2]

What will be the final use for the site? Mixing organics with compacted fill could lead to a disaster if any other construction is to be carried out at future date. Generally reclamation id carried out over a number of years, using various grasses to build up topsoil of a 3 to 10 year period.