Survey of water towers

Survey of water towers


Project overview

Detailed topographical and elevation surveys of 25 water towers located throughout the north and west Leinster. The surveys had to be carried out over a 16 week period as per a detailed schedule agreed in advance with Irish water. 


Project solution

  • Surveys carried out utilising a variety of methods and technologies including Trimble S6 robotic total station, Trimble R10 GNSS receiver and Trimble TX8 laser scanner.
  • All topographical survey details were captured including underground pipes and sizes.
  • Internal surveys of towers also carried out and included as part of the topographical survey drawings.
  • 360 degree photography captured as part of the elevation surveys was used by the client as for producing detailed condition reports.
  • Our crews had to mobilise and survey at least one tower site per day due to limited access.

Project delivery

  • AutoCAD 1:500 topographical survey plans.
  • AutoCAD 1:50 elevation drawings.

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