Greater Manchester Geological Unit

The Geological Unit was set up in 1986 as a joint arrangement between the ten Greater Manchester district authoritie to offer advice on all earth science issues.

Since 1994 it has operated under a partnership agreement between its lead authority, City of Salford and the University of Manchester. The Unit re-located to the University and in 1997 became the first organisation within the newly created University of Manchester Environment Centre.

GMGU provides a range of technical services to AGMA, other local authorities and public bodies usually provided at no charge under core and SLA funding. However the Unit does undertaken major commissioning work for public bodies and also provides a range of associated services to the private sector. The unit maintains extensive archives of maps, aerial photography and minerals and waste planning applications and has invested in up-to-date equipment and software, including GIS software in order to be able to provide a high quality service.

Technical Advice and Training

The Unit provides technical advice and training on the following:

Minerals and waste strategic planning and development control
Minerals and waste monitoring and planning enforcement
Review scoping reports and Environmental Impact Assessments
Statutory Mines and Quarries tips inspections
Ground stability - landslips, abandoned mine workings and shafts
Landfill gas migration and remediation
Contamination, source, pathway, target assessment and remediation
Geological and geotechnical archival research and desk studies
Geotechnical, mining and contaminated land GIS

Site-Based Services:

Specialist landfill gas and contamination surveys
Mineral and waste research surveys
Topographical surveys
Site assessments of proposed and existing quarries and waste disposal sites

Further Information

Address:   Room 2.22 Williamson Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Tel:           (0161) 275 7150
Fax:          (0161) 275 7151
Email:        gmgu@gmgu.org.uk
Website:   www.gmgu.org.uk

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