Project Description
The Sharp Hills wind farm project is located near the hamlets of Sedalia and New Brigden, within Special Areas No. 3 and 4 in Alberta. At completion, the project will consist of 67 wind turbines and produce upwards of 300 MW of power. GeoVerra has supported EDP Renewables throughout the development of the project with legal survey expertise, acting as trusted advisors. Services include the field survey of existing legal evidence, the adjustment of base mapping for all impacted parcels, survey, and preparation of crossing plan/maps, lease exhibits and ALTA plans, as well as support with the subdivision application, survey, and plan registration for the project substation and operation/maintenance yard.
Why GeoVerra – Trusted, Responsive, Reliable Solutions
GeoVerra’s combination of state-of-the-art Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment and robotic total stations assisted the survey crews in completing the field portion of the scope with high accuracy and in a timely manner. Our experienced Alberta land surveyors, large resource pool of talented CAD technologists, and data processors have been a great benefit to the client. The team has worked together in a collaborative approach to prepare quality deliverables on time while providing valuable support and regional knowledge concerning legal survey requirements in Alberta.
Outcome
With a safety-first mindset coupled with custom solutions and innovative tools, GeoVerra provides the best possible service and efficient overall project management.
Primary Services
- Feature extraction from aerial LiDAR
- Base/parcel mapping research, correction, and adjustment
- Utility surveys and crossing plan/map preparation
- Legal subdivision surveys
