Underground Development Projects
Precision Underground Surveys. Fast Turnaround. Zero Guesswork.
Surveying support for underground development projects
Underground Development Projects rely on accurate survey control, clear set out, reliable reporting and current spatial data from the very beginning.
When the survey work is right, crews have confidence in where they are heading, engineers have cleaner information to work from, and project managers can make better decisions without chasing missing data.
We support underground mining, tunnelling and infrastructure projects with practical surveying services that keep development accurate, documented and moving.
Talk to us today to organise underground survey support for your next project.
Underground development can include declines, development drives, crosscuts, ventilation headings, access tunnels, portals, shafts, underground infrastructure and mine development areas.
Each stage depends on accurate survey information.
A small issue with control, line or grade can flow into delays, rework and confusion underground. That is why good underground development surveying is not just about taking measurements. It is about giving the whole project team a reliable reference point they can trust.
CEH Consulting provides underground project survey support for mines, contractors, engineers and infrastructure teams who need accurate results, clear communication and practical turnaround times.
Have a question about our Underground Development Projects Survey Services?
Surveying services for underground development:
CEH Consulting supports underground projects with a range of survey and spatial services.
Set out for declines, drives and crosscuts
We provide set out support for declines, development drives, crosscuts, ventilation headings, portals and underground infrastructure.
As built surveys and reporting
Accurate as-built records are essential for tracking what has been constructed, where it sits and how it compares to design.
Underground laser scanning and reality capture
Laser scanning is especially useful where a standard pickup does not provide enough detail, or where the project team needs a visual record they can return to later.
CAD, GIS and mine plan updates
We can support CAD updates, GIS mapping, mine plan updates and spatial data management, helping teams work from consistent information rather than scattered files.
Progress and volume reporting
We can assist with volume and progress reporting so project managers and engineers can better understand what has been completed and what still needs attention.
Common problems we help prevent
Most underground survey issues do not start as big problems. They start small, then become expensive.
Common issues include:
- control drift
- poor line and grade control
- design changes not reflected in the field
- slow survey updates
- inconsistent data between contractors
- missing as built information
- unclear reporting
- handover problems
- delays caused by rework
CEH Consulting helps reduce these risks by keeping the survey framework clean, current and easy to understand.
Underground survey control and control networks
A strong underground control network is the backbone of every underground development project.
It gives the site a consistent reference for set out, pickups, laser scanning, mapping and progress reporting.
Surface control vs underground control
Surface control is usually easier to access, easier to observe and less affected by site constraints.
Underground control is different. It needs to be transferred into the underground environment, extended as development progresses, and checked regularly. Marks can be disturbed, visibility can be limited, and small errors can carry forward if they are not found early.
CEH Consulting can assist with underground survey control, control network installation and ongoing network maintenance, so your team has a dependable base for all downstream survey work.
Common problems we help prevent
Most underground survey issues do not start as big problems. They start small, then become expensive.
Common issues include:
- control drift
- poor line and grade control
- design changes not reflected in the field
- slow survey updates
- inconsistent data between contractors
- missing as built information
- unclear reporting
- handover problems
- delays caused by rework
CEH Consulting helps reduce these risks by keeping the survey framework clean, current and easy to understand.
Frequanty Asked Questions
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What surveying is needed for underground development projects?
Most underground development projects need survey control, set out, line and grade checks, as built surveys, progress reporting and regular control checks. Some projects also need laser scanning, CAD updates, GIS mapping and mine plan reporting.
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How often should underground control be checked?
It depends on the site, ground conditions, development rate and project requirements. In active areas, regular checks are important because control can be affected by movement, damage or ongoing works.
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Can you survey declines and development drives?
Yes. CEH Consulting can provide survey support for declines, development drives, crosscuts, ventilation headings, portals and other underground development areas.
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Can you provide underground laser scanning?
Yes. We can provide underground laser scanning and reality capture to support as built records, design checks, mapping, clearance reviews and progress reporting.
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Do you support tunnelling and infrastructure projects as well as mines?
Yes. We can support underground mining projects, civil tunnelling projects and underground infrastructure works where accurate survey control, set out and reporting are required.
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Can you work with existing CAD, GIS and mine plans?
Yes. We can review existing CAD, GIS and mine plan information, clean up spatial data where needed and help keep reporting aligned to current site conditions.
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Do you work Australia wide?
Yes. CEH Consulting supports underground development surveying across NSW and Australia wide, including remote sites.
WORK PROCESS
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Our Managment Team
MATTHEW SMITH
DIRECTOR
A registered land surveyor in NSW, ACT and Queensland, registered mining surveyor in NSW, UAV pilot and Strata and Subdivision private certifier.
BRUCE SMITH
DIRECTOR
A registered land surveyor in NSW and ACT registered mining surveyor in NSW, with over 40 years experience specializing in land development and mine surveying.
MATTHEW HIESEN
SURVEYOR
TOM HARRIMAN
SURVEYOR
TANYA HAYES
OFFICE MANAGER
MICHELLE WATLING
OFFICE ADMIN
JEN AGOSTINI
DRAFTSPERSON
Our Services
CEH is proud to provide experienced professionals who are able to serve all clients’ needs in a friendly, informative, and efficient manner.
TERRESTRIAL LASER SCANNING & REALITY CAPTURE
Combines drone imagery and laser scanning point clouds to model infrastructure.
LAND CONSULTANCY
Full suite of official surveys and reports for required for residential or commercial subdivisions.
MINE SURVEYING
Including engineering & infrastructure surveys, bore hole locations and laser scanning drifts & cavities.
ENGINEERING SURVEYING
We will complete your site analysis, building set out and volumetric surveys as well as industrial metrology.
TOWN PLANNING
Helping you project manage with your development and certification applications as well as rezoning and subdivision needs.
DRONE IMAGERY
Using the latest technology for aerial mapping, asset inspections and Point Cloud modelling.
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