What happens if damage to houses occurs during construction as a result of blasting and ground vibration?
Damage to houses due to blasting activity is not expected. Structural condition surveys have been undertaken as a precautionary measure to assess and record pre-blast conditions of properties within one kilometre of any blasting activity. Residents and business owners were able to request a building condition survey to be completed on properties outside the one kilometre radius and any structural changes reported during/post blasting will be compared to the pre-blasting assessment surveys. The Hinze Dam Alliance is committed to managing any impacts on surrounding residents during the construction phase of the Hinze Dam expansion when and if they arise. Blasting is necessary to produce the material required for the raising of the dam wall.
