In this study the groundwater resource in the Tsineng area in the Northern Cape Province was assessed in terms of the volumes of water that may be sustainably removed from the aquifer system, and the quality of the available groundwater. A strong emphasis was placed on the use of airborne and ground geophysical techniques to gain a better understanding of the geological and geohydrological conditions in the study area.

Saldanha Bay Local Municipality appointed Skytem to conduct an airborne geophysical 3D aquifer mapping survey. As part of improving the sustainable management of the groundwater resources and exploring the options of Managed Aquifer Recharge, a better understanding of the aquifers is required. The Skytem technology unlocked a rich understanding of the subsurface geology and the groundwater contained in it.