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City Council OKs Kansas Geological Survey to core-drill at Business Park
Summary
Greensburgs City Council unanimously approved access for the Kansas Geological Survey to conduct a 7—day core-drilling campaign at the Business Park to sample the Dakota Aquifer; the team will bore to ~380 feet, take a 3-inch core, use KDHE-approved fluids and call 811 to locate utilities.
Mayor Matt Christenson and the Greensburg City Council on Feb. 2 unanimously approved a request from the Kansas Geological Survey to use city-owned land at the Business Park for a short coring campaign aimed at sampling rock from the Dakota Aquifer.
Administrator Stacy Barnes introduced Kate Andrzejewski, a scientist with the Kansas Geological Survey, who said the team would deploy a drill rig, a water truck and a minimum four-person crew for a 7 to 10-day operation. Andrzejewski said the drill would reach approximately 380 feet to collect a 3-inch-diameter core and that the mud and water used on site would be KDHE-approved. She said KGS typically works with public landowners and would call 811 to have utilities marked before work begins. "We will function in rain, so long as there is no lightening," Andrzejewski said when asked about weather limitations.
The council asked about site selection and access; Barnes and Andrzejewski said the west side of the park, with existing driveway access, was one possible location and that KGS would work with the city on a final parcel choice. After questions, Councilmember Jason West moved to grant access and Councilmember David Vernon seconded; the motion carried 4-0.
The approval allows KGS to proceed with planning for the drilling campaign on city property; the transcript records that the team will use KDHE-approved fluids and coordinate utility locating before operations begin. No special permits, fee changes or bond requirements were recorded in the meeting minutes.
