Tips to successfully dewater a site
If you are starting a new construction project and you have little to no experience with having to dewater an area, it can be a seemingly impossible and overwhelming challenge. While it is an extremely complex project, having a good idea on the basics of the dewatering process is important before you hire drainage professionals to do the work.
By knowing what exactly is required for the specific project, you will be able to choose a professional who is the right fit for your project. By not knowing what lies underneath the surface of a body of water, you can open yourself up to high operating costs as well as missing project deadlines and underestimating the manpower you need.
There are a number of factors you need to consider in the early stages of a project that requires dewatering. Here are some of those factors.
Flow and depth
In order to get dry conditions for a construction project that is to be built in-water, you need to have a lot of information on the historical level of the water depth, the silt conditions and the type of flow of the stream or river.
These levels and factors will change with the time of year, so you need to know exactly what the conditions will be like during the time period of construction. In certain areas, the water depth is lower in the autumn in comparison with the spring time as a result of rain levels and snow slush. If you take these measurements before starting the project, you will be able to calculate a realistic timetable of the completion of the project.
You should get a professional to scope out the under surface to ensure that there are no underlying issues that may cause problems to the foundations of the building.
Permits
When it comes to working in bodies of water, there are a lot more permits you need to obtain and additional rules and regulations that need to be followed. These rules are put in place to prevent contamination of the water as well as detrimental changes to the flow and characteristics of the body of water.
While most of these permits will be part of the engineer's job, it is important that the leading contractor keeps an eye on it to ensure that all the necessary processes are being followed. The last thing you want to happen is to be landed with a hefty fine as a result of not having the correct permits and not meeting the required standards.
For more information, contact other professional drainage companies, such as Precision Drainage. They can share their experience and expertise with you throughout the project.
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