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Highlights
THE BOTTOM LINE
GPRS utility locating & mapping helped ensure the safe installation of a record-setting solar carport and energy storage system at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
INDUSTRY
SERVICE
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
PM Insight
Deliverables
PROJECT APPLICATION
ASK
Task
Locate buried utilities and other possible subsurface obstructions in preparation for a solar array installation at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles, California
PROBLEM
- Six Flags, in partnership with Solar Optimum and DSD Renewables, was preparing to install a 12.37-megawatt solar carport and energy storage system at its Magic Mountain amusement park
- The contractor needed to conduct directional boring to run conduit to connect the array to the park’s infrastructure, and they also needed to excavate to pour concrete footings to support the structure
- Striking any existing buried infrastructure in the project area could derail the budget and schedule, and possibly even endanger workers and park guests
Solution
- GPRS deployed ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic (EM) locating to map the subsurface infrastructure in and around the project area
- The SIM-certified Project Manager was able to clear the contractor’s desired boring paths and other areas where excavation would occur
- The data was uploaded into SiteMap® (patent pending), GPRS’ interactive infrastructure mapping platform
Benefits
- Six Flags and its partners could safely proceed with their record-breaking solar installation
- SiteMap gave the contractor 24/7, secure access to the accurate & complete data they needed to safely excavate
- Crew now have the data to avoid costly, potentially dangerous, and embarrassing utility strikes that would negatively impact the contractor and amusement park’s reputation
CASE STUDY GALLERY
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