Jurisdiction: Abandoned Mine Lands
2021 Completed Projects Archive
Completed Projects (2021)
2021 Beuchler/Velva Phase II Project
This project reclaimed parts of three abandoned coal mines (Knorr, Quist, and Truax-Traer) in Ward County approximately 8 miles southwest of Velva, ND. The 2021 Beuchler/Velva Phase II public meeting was held January 19, 2021, at the Velva City Hall. The project reclaimed 2,800 feet of dangerous highwalls and 4.7 aces of subsidence. Work was conducted between July 7 and October 1, 2021. The final cost for the project was $325,483.
2021 Exploratory Drilling AML Project
This project involved drilling and casing to locate and characterize underground mines in residential lots and near roadways near Belfield, Beulah, and Garrison. The bid opening for this project was held February 25, 2021. The project was conducted between April 15 and July 15, 2021. The final cost for this project was $348,826.
2021 Beulah/Zap Phase 16 Project
This remote backfilling project stabilized underground coal mine workings along North Dakota State 200 and 60th Ave SW, north of Beulah in Mercer County. The 2021 Beulah/Zap Phase 16 public meeting was held on Thursday, Jan 7, 2021, at the Beulah Civic Center. This project used drill holes from past drilling projects and additional drilling was completed. Approximately 2,433 cubic yards of grout and 414 tons of foamed sand was pumped into mine voids. Work was conducted between August 3 and September 9, 2021. The final cost for this project was $842,855.