COMANCO assisted in the construction of two lysimeters roughly 40’ x 80’ in area that will analyze possible cap options for the mine. One lysimeter includes soil layers, while the other includes a geosynthetic clay laminated liner (GCLL) layer. The project team consisted of a three-man crew with Pablo Medina as the superintendent. The team was assisted by Project Manager, Scott Harker and Project Engineer, Chris Washa in the field. The COMANCO team worked together with the engineers, the earthwork contractors and mine management to produce the lysimeters in a safe and effective manner. The team even impressed others onsite:
“I am following up to say thank you for the quality work your crew did last week at Blackfoot Bridge, and for your availability on short notice. I enjoyed working with you and your crew, and I appreciate the attention to detail and interest in quality work.”
Craig H. Benson, PhD, PE, NAE
Chair, Geological Engineering
President, Geo-Institute
Wisconsin Distinguished Professor
University of Wisconsin-Madison