Ponderosa Consulting

<span style="color:#fff;">Andrew Watts of Ponderosa Consulting required a comprehensive mapping, design, and construction layout for a new vineyard development on the Smethurst property.</span>

<span style="color:#fff;">The site presented several challenges:</span>

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">01.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Steep Slopes:</span>

The property featured significant elevation changes, demanding careful consideration of row direction and irrigation design to prevent erosion and ensure optimal drainage.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">02.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Precise Planning:</span>

The client needed a detailed plan encompassing field/block configuration, row spacing, post spacing, headlands for machinery operation, and irrigation considerations to maximize vineyard productivity.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">03.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Efficient Construction: </span>

Accurate staking for land preparation, irrigation installation, post pounding, and planting was crucial for a streamlined development process.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">04.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Data for Precision Farming:</span>

The client required detailed as-built data, including orthomosaic imagery and feature locations, for future precision farming GIS applications.

<span style="color:#fff;">Geosurv Solutions Inc. employed a multi-faceted approach to address the client's needs:</span>

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">01.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Comprehensive Mapping:</span>

We utilized a combination of GPS, a robotic total station, and drone technology to create a highly accurate and detailed map of the property, including boundaries, topography, existing buildings, structures, and site features.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">02.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Custom CAD Design:</span>

Based on the client's specifications, we developed a detailed CAD design, optimizing field/block configuration, row direction (accounting for the steep slopes), row spacing, post spacing, headlands, irrigation considerations, and road locations

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">03.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Construction Layout Preparation:</span>

We prepared a precise construction layout for staking all features required for the development process, including land preparation, soil amendments, irrigation installation, post pounding, and planting.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">04.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Phased Staking:</span>

Recognizing the client's needs, we offered phased construction staking, prioritizing irrigation installation before completing the remaining layout.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">05.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">As-Built Data for GIS:</span>

Upon completion, we provided comprehensive as-built data, including a color orthomosaic, site feature locations, row locations, and irrigation details (location and depth), for use in precision farming GIS applications.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">06.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Consulting Services: </span>

Leveraging over 18 years of experience in farm and agriculture construction, Geosurv provided ongoing consulting throughout the development process, ensuring efficient and successful project execution.

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The Smethurst vineyard development project achieved the following results:

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">01.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Precise Vineyard Layout: </span>

The accurate mapping and detailed CAD design ensured optimal vineyard layout, maximizing productivity and minimizing potential issues related to the steep terrain.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">02.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Efficient Construction:</span>

The precise construction layout and phased staking streamlined the development process, saving time and resources.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">03.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Improved Irrigation Efficiency: </span>

The carefully planned irrigation design, considering the site's topography, ensured efficient water distribution and minimized water waste.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">04.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Data-Driven Decision Making:</span>

The comprehensive as-built data provided the client with valuable information for future precision farming applications, enabling data-driven decision-making.

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<span style="color:#dd641d;">05.</span> <span style="color:#fff;">Client Satisfaction:</span>

Andrew Watts of Ponderosa Consulting was highly satisfied with the professionalism, expertise, and efficiency of Geosurv Solutions Inc., leading to a successful and well planned vineyard.

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