Longwater Project

Ardurra delivered surveying services for a 1,000-acre (1.55-square-mile) land development site, utilizing advanced technologies and traditional surveying methods to establish precise horizontal and vertical control across diverse terrain conditions. The complex project encompassed active farmland, flooded lands, forest, and swamp areas requiring specialized surveying approaches and equipment configurations.

The challenging topographic survey involved locating approximately 10 miles of farm ditches, which were essential for determining fill volumes. Meanwhile, the boundary survey required analysis of atypical legal descriptions comprising 150 lines and 174 curves. Advanced aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry services produced accurate, georeferenced Digital Terrain Models and aerial photo mosaics, providing engineers with virtual field-condition models.

Key Surveying Services:

• Surveyed 1,000-acre development site, establishing horizontal and vertical control across diverse terrain, including farmland, flooded areas, forest, and swamp

• Located approximately 10 miles of farm ditches, determining fill volumes essential for development planning and engineering design

• Conducted complex boundary survey of adjoining sections with atypical legal description verification, including 150 lines and 174 curves

• Performed comprehensive title analysis, reviewing client-provided documents, identifying potential acquisition issues affecting development

• Collected aerial LiDAR point cloud data with photogrammetry, creating accurate georeferenced Digital Terrain Models and aerial photo mosaics

• Utilized advanced equipment integration, including conventional total station, GPS static and RTK observations, and drone-equipped LiDAR sensor

• Verified geometric closure, ensuring legal description accuracy and boundary determination for a large-scale development project

The project provides developers with comprehensive site data supporting informed decision-making and accurate engineering design. Advanced technology integration with traditional surveying methods ensured precise results across challenging terrain conditions while establishing reliable foundation data for future development phases.