What can a hydrographic survey cover?

A hydrographic survey can record relevant features and measurements associated with water environments, including rivers, streams, ditches and other watercourses.

Why are flood level surveys useful?

Flood level information can provide measured evidence of existing conditions and may be useful when assessing land, development proposals or water management requirements.

Can you survey smaller watercourses?

Yes. Survey requirements can include rivers, streams, ditches and other watercourses, depending on the project and the information required.

Total station equipment positioned in front of river watercourse

Hydrographic and flood surveys in Doncaster for understanding water and flood conditions

Accurate watercourse information. Measured flood levels. Clear river and stream mapping.

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Understand watercourses and flood conditions

Watercourse surveys

We capture relevant information from rivers, streams, ditches and other watercourses to support mapping and project planning.

Flood level information

Survey information can help establish existing flood levels and conditions relevant to development and assessment.

Clear watercourse mapping

Detailed mapping provides a clearer record of watercourses and surrounding features for design and assessment.

Hydrographic surveys

Hydrographic surveys collect measured information relating to the bed, banks and characteristics of a water environment. Survey data can support the assessment, design and management of waterways and projects involving rivers, channels and other water bodies.

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River surveys

River surveys provide detailed information about river channels, banks, levels and surrounding features. They can help establish existing conditions for engineering, environmental assessment, flood management and watercourse improvement projects.

Ditch surveys

Ditch surveys measure the alignment, dimensions, levels and surrounding features of drainage ditches. The information can assist with understanding existing drainage arrangements and planning maintenance, improvements or new drainage infrastructure.

GNSS antenna receiver and digital data collector set up near drainage ditch

Surveying prism rod and controller device positioned beside natural stream

Stream mapping

Stream mapping identifies and records the location and physical characteristics of streams and associated features. Survey information can provide a useful spatial record for environmental studies, drainage planning and development assessments.

Flood risk surveys

Flood risk surveys collect site information that can contribute to understanding potential flood mechanisms and existing site conditions. Survey data can support flood assessments by providing accurate information about levels, watercourses and surrounding terrain.

Surveying tripod setup on riverbank for flood level assessment

Hydrographic measuring device positioned over ground level monitoring point

Flood level surveys

Flood level surveys establish relevant elevations associated with existing or recorded flood conditions. Accurate levels can assist engineers and other professionals when assessing water behaviour and considering flood mitigation or drainage requirements.

River & watercourse mapping

River and watercourse mapping provides a spatial representation of channels, banks, structures and associated features. This information can support infrastructure planning, environmental projects, flood assessments and ongoing watercourse management.

For projects requiring broader site and environmental information, our services also include topographical & land surveys and monitoring & structural surveys.

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