Geotechnical Investigation Services

The vendor is required to provide geotechnical investigation services to assess subsurface conditions, identify potential geotechnical constraints, evaluate earthworks considerations, and provide recommendations to support future planning, servicing, engineering, and development feasibility studies.
- Site investigation
• Boreholes;
• Test pits;
• Groundwater observations;
• Soil sampling;
• Laboratory testing; and
• Any additional investigations deemed necessary by the proponent.
- Geotechnical assessment
1. Site conditions
• General subsurface conditions;
• Soil stratigraphy;
• Groundwater conditions;
• Soil characteristics;
• Frost susceptibility;
• Site suitability for residential development.
2. Earthworks and grading
• Excavation considerations;
• Fill requirements;
• Suitability of native materials for reuse;
• Identification of unsuitable materials;
• General grading considerations;
• Anticipated construction challenges.
3. Municipal infrastructure
• Road construction;
• Road subgrade preparation;
• Pavement structure considerations;
• Water main installation;
• Sanitary sewer installation;
• Storm sewer installation;
• Trench bedding and backfill requirements.
• Storm water management considerations;
• Preliminary comments regarding infiltration suitability, where applicable.
4. Residential development
• Recommendations related to:
• Building foundation considerations
• Residential lot development;
• Site preparation requirements;
• General construction considerations.
- Preliminary earthworks assessment
• Potential general site import grading
• Suitability of existing materials for reuse;
• Areas of potential concern;
• Preliminary comments regarding anticipated earthworks requirements.