Recently, our survey team completed an identification survey on a site where the original boundary marks date back to 1988.
The boundary line itself runs through heavily overgrown bush, requiring careful access planning and detailed investigation to recover original survey reference marks. An original iron pin (OIP), placed over 35 years ago, was successfully recovered, along with a historic drill hole and wing estimated to be around 40 years old.
To assist future surveyors, we spray-painted the recovered drill hole and wing to ensure these historic reference marks remain visible and identifiable.
Access to the western boundary proved challenging. From the cul-de-sac, a council gate blocked the most direct route, meaning we needed to coordinate access through the Palmer Golf Course. With the support of golf course management, we were able to enter via a buggy gate further down the boundary and traverse back along the line to locate the required marks.
Using our Leica TS16 total station, set up with a circular prism and tripod for back sight and fore sight, we accurately located original reference marks and established the boundary corners. To confirm the side boundary, the entire property was surveyed, ensuring all boundaries tied together correctly and reliably.
It’s a great example of how modern surveying technology, combined with historic field evidence and a bit of persistence, allows us to accurately define boundaries that have stood the test of time.
And yes… our Office Manager Jess went out to site too — armed with a massive hammer, while Nathan sensibly stuck with the spade and small hammer 😄
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