There are several uranium deposits in the area that the developer wishes to build the resort. For example, in the Maritimes Basin and the crystalline basement in the Atlantic part of Canada. There is an abundance of uranium in the sandstone that is similar to the deposits found in the ground in Texas and more throughout the western part of the United States. The acknowledgement of the severely weathered granitites beneath the unique Windsor area in the South Mountain Batholith does suggest a link to similar areas much like the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan. The area has a large presence of rill fronts in the sandstone, which is the source of uranium in this case and it could be because of weathered horizons underneath the rocks instead of just a change in the sandstone. (Nova Scotia Map. 2016)
Near Windsor, there is a number of uranium deposits are near Three Mile Plains close by the old diamond drilling areas. IT would seem that there are two types of uranium deposits. (1) a mix of carbon-pyrite quartz and sandstone conglomerate. (2) a combination of hematite-arkosic-sandstone. It is important to note that these rocks are not easily identified as a potential hazard by the untrained eye. The presence of these particular rocks together could cause a large combination of problems if anyone gets curious to go exploring near that area. (Nova Scotia Map. 2016) After studying several topographical maps of the area, with geological mineral deposits included, it is my recommendation that there are several options available to build where radon levels are low enough to protect guests, staff, and delivery personnel. To protect people from radon exposure the best recommendation is to test radon levels in the areas around the South Mountain Batholith, instead of on the areas near or around Three Mile Plains. The very first step is to hire a professional who knows how to test for radon levels. ("Radon Risks and Testing", 2016)
Have several locations chosen for the resort and send the professional tester out to determine which location has the lowest radon readings. Try to shoot for a zero level for the safety of the guests, workers, and anyone who will come in contact with the resort.
Plan the buildings according to the levels of radon, giving plenty of roaming space for guests that love to walk and explore. Make sure there is a large enough area around the resort that is free of radon – a buffer zone.
Have the buildings checked for radon levels at least every 3 months, so that guests, staff, and other personnel are kept safe. ("Radon Risks and Testing", 2016)
This consultant highly recommends that the contractor look for a suitable area to build that is not at risk for uranium and radon exposure. The risk of exposure allows anyone who gets lung cancer from the radon to sue the contractor. The more testing that can be done, the least amount of risk to potential guests, staff, and other people. That is a reason to find a safe place to build. ("Radon", 2016)
Resources
Nova Scotia Map (2016). Journals.lib.unb.ca. Retrieved 15 April 2016, from https://journals.lib.unb.ca/journalimages/AGEO/2002/Vol_38/No_01/ageo38_1art01_fig1.jpg
Radon. (2016). Cancer.org. Retrieved 15 April 2016, from http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/pollution/radon
Radon Risks and Testing. (2016). Consumer.healthday.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016, from http://consumer.healthday.com/encyclopedia/patient-safety-32/safety-and-public-health-news-585/radon-risks-and-testing-648214.html
