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Site conditions: road right of ways (view source)
Revision as of 15:34, 15 September 2017
, 7 years ago→Desktop Analysis of Background Documents
== Desktop Analysis of Background Documents ==
== Desktop Analysis of Background Documents ==
An initial desktop assessment of the site which includes various background studies, reports, and existing site plans will help have a larger understanding of the site, expected conditions, and what will need to be verified.
An initial desktop assessment of the site which includes various background studies, reports, and existing site plans will help have a larger understanding of the site, expected conditions, and what will need to be verified.
Background information that could help determine project targets and scope technical investigations could include:
* Municipal road sections and profiles
* Construction drawings from adjacent properties
* Servicing drawings (hydro, phone, gas, cable, and other utilities)
* Grading plans
* Stormwater management and drainage reports
* Reports of flooding from adjacent households
* Sump-pump and foundation drain connection information
* Local stormwater management criteria
* Hydrologic models
* Hydraulic models
* Orthophotography and aerial photos
* Surveys
* Local digital elevation model (DEM)
* Surficial soils and geology data
* Geotechnical investigations and reports
* Digital base mapping (GIS) showing roads, buildings, property fabric, watercourses, storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, and water mains
* Relevant local policies, by-laws and standards
* Standard templates for design drawings and tender document
* Watershed or subwatershed studies
Once the desktop analysis is completed, you can now proceed to field reconnaissance to verify site conditions
== Field Reconnaissance of Site Conditions ==
== Field Reconnaissance of Site Conditions ==