Topographical and Utility Surveys for Renewable Energy Projects
Overview
The Terrain Surveys team were commissioned to undertake a topographical survey and utility survey across a number of rural sites for one of our valued clients.
The land to be surveyed had been selected as a potential site of a new of a solar energy farm which could generate sustainable energy for local residents and beyond. Sustainability remains a focus for many local authorities and this project is one of a number of measured surveys we have undertaken for solar farms, at various stages of their development, over the last few years.
The Challenge
We were tasked with surveying three separate parcels of land, all of which would require both a topographical survey and utility survey. We instructed Amethyst Surveys, who are part of the Terrain Surveys Group, to carry out a utility survey of each parcel of land, which was completed over the course of 6 days. Additionally, a desktop utility search was undertaken, providing up to date utility records for the site area, gathered from the relevant utility providers and collated into a PDF report.
Owing to the proposed use of the site as a solar farm, when undertaking the topographical survey, there were several site features which our experienced team were to pay particular attention to. These included the heights and low points of overhead cables, as well as tree heights and accurate tree canopy sizes. Any features, either natural or man-made which could cast a shadow, required the heights to be shown on the plan. The topographical survey would also locate all boundary positions as well as any ditches or watercourses.
The Result
Utilising our experience in surveying sites designated for the construction of solar farms, we delivered both surveys on-time and within budget, providing the survey in both 2D and 3D DWG format.
Should you be looking to instruct a topographical survey, utility survey or any other type of measured survey, contact Terrain Surveys and we would be pleased to review your requirements and return a quotation within 48 hours.
