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| | == Desktop Analysis of Background Documents == | | == Desktop Analysis of Background Documents == |
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| − | 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. |
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| | + | Background information that could help determine project targets and scope technical investigations could include: |
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| | + | * 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 |
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| | + | Once the desktop analysis is completed, you can now proceed to field reconnaissance to verify site conditions |
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| | == Field Reconnaissance of Site Conditions == | | == Field Reconnaissance of Site Conditions == |