A GPRS Case Study

Directional Drilling Power Installation Needs Accurate Utility Maps

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John Palladino

Area Manager

Highlights

THE BIG IDEA

After two sets inadequate sets of utility locates led to multiple dangerous and costly utility strikes, GPRS helped get the project back on schedule, accurately mapped all underground utilities, and provided data that allowed the installation to proceed with ZERO additional utility strikes.

INDUSTRY

power, directional drilling, excavation, utility installation

SERVICE

Utility Locating

ASK

After suffering multiple utility strikes post-public-utility locating, a power distribution utility installer required accurate subsurface infrastructure as-builts before running new lines via trenchless technology.

PROJECT APPLICATION

Updated utility maps that accurate captured existing underground utilities and subsurface features were required to allow for the safe installation of new power distribution lines in a community.

TASK

Providing accurate subsurface existing condition documentation for the safe installation of new power utility lines via directional drilling.

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PROBLEM

Multiple utility line strikes caused damage to local residential areas, delays to the project, and additional expense
The public utility locates proved inadequate for the directional boring installers needs
A third-party locator hired after the initial strikes did not provide adequate locates, resulting in additional utility strikes and damages
A tight deadline and rigorous subsurface requirements required extensive project coordination

Solution

Our rapid response deployment allowed a Project Manager to be on site immediately
The utilization of Subsurface Investigation Methodology (SIM) and multiple complementary technologies allowed for the capture of accurate existing underground utility locations and mapping
GPRS' 99.8%+ subsurface utility scanning accuracy provided accurate locates and utility maps prior to directional drilling

Benefits

On Time: Due to our rapid response, the project continued moving forward, with no new utility strikes, which reduced downtime
On Budget: There were ZERO new damages to existing utilities as new power lines were installed, which greatly cut cost overruns
Safety: No new utility strikes meant that both the installers and the community remained safe
Reputation: The customer increased their productivity to remain in good standing for project renewals in the future