Engineering Geology

The EG is responsible for the following:
• Monitoring of landside and mass erosion events.
• Provision of advice to relevant authorities on the nature and public safety issues following significant landslides and mass erosion events.
• Field assessments of significant landslides and mass erosion events.
• Strategic mapping and assessments of the potential hazards of landslides and mass erosion events.
• Maintenance of databases holding information on landslides and mass erosion events.
• Research into slope stability and mass erosion processes with the aim of improving monitoring and assessment capabilities.
• Awareness programs concerning landslides and mass erosion hazards.
• Provide geotechnical advice to relevant authorities on major infrastructure development