Surveying NSW
Monteath & Powys are one of the largest Surveying firms in NSW providing services to all major sectors, with offices in Newcastle, Sydney, Muswellbrook and Gunnedah.
Our clients consist of government entities, large scale industry, land and property developers, energy suppliers, universities, architects and many more. With our size, experience and wide range of expertise we can cater for any sized project.
We are active panel members for many government organisations including Transport for NSW Technical Services Registration Scheme for surveying services (formerly RMS), Transport for NSW Technically Assured Orgainisation for Rail Survey (formerly AEO), Subsidence Advisory NSW, Approved Field Data Capture Surveyors for the Department of Education, to name a few.
We are prominent in the survey industry having won six major awards in recent years, showing both our commitment and standing in the profession of surveying.
Our large contingent of qualified, experienced and licensed surveyors in NSW utilise our robust systems to make Monteath & Powys the perfect fit for your survey needs.
Road & Rail
Monteath & Powys have extensive experience in TfNSW road surveys and rail surveys on the ARTC, Sydney Trains, CRN and light rail networks.
We are accredited for all relevant TfNSW schemes for road projects as well as being a TfNSW Technically Assured Organisation (formerly AEO) for rail surveys.
We have a range of innovative solutions catering for all size, accuracy and budget requirements.
Services
Technically Assured Organisation - TfNSW
We are an accredited TfNSW TAO for rail survey works, responsible for maintaining an exceptionally high standard of quality and conformance to the TfNSW systems.
TfNSW detail surveys to G73 specifications
Fully conversant with G73 survey requirements for TfNSW with recent surveys including large sections of highway throughout NSW, including mobile laser scans.
Control surveys
Fully compliant with the Standard for all Australian Survey Control Network (SP1) including static GNSS surveys, high precision total station traversing and digital levelling.
Cadastral boundary modelling
Large scale cadastral modelling for both road and rail purposes. These boundary models are used for cadastral overlays in design and for acquisition purposes.
Road laser scanning to reduce access requirements
Terrestrial laser scanning and strategic integration of mobile laser can model road surfaces & extract all required strings including line markings, crowns, edges, drains.
Asphalt and conformance surveys
Road conformance surveys meeting all TfNSW, RMS Standards for asphalt rehabilitation and road conformance surveys.
Road / rail land acquisition projects
Our experienced Registered Surveyors regularly complete road and rail acquisition surveys, including cadastral modelling, draft & final acquisition plans suitable for LRS lodgement.
Rail surveys to ARTC, Sydney Trains & CRN standards
Surveys completed to full rail standards in required network formats, including underground services, drainage, topographical, reconditioning & ballast cleaning.
Ballast cleaning surveys
Preliminary surveys and provision of survey resources during shut down periods for ballast cleaning surveys.
Reconditioning surveys
Preliminary surveys and provision of survey resources during shut down periods for reconditioning surveys.
Sydney Trains DSS surveys and updates
Full compliance with TfNSW Sydney Trains DSS Standards having completed the DSS updates on many stations throughout the Sydney Trains network.
Monitoring surveys, including railway underbore monitoring
Survey monitoring of road and rail for any movement including drilling under-bores. Surveys completed to road/rail authorities’ specifications using high accuracy equipment.Energy Sector
We offer complete survey solutions in the energy sector on both new and existing infrastructure.
These include tailor-made solutions for solar farms, wind farms, gas pipelines, and gas fired power stations. Ongoing survey upkeep can be provided on existing coal fired plants and survey works associated with the rehabilitation of redundant coal fired plants.
We utilise a range of survey techniques to achieve the desired outcomes ranging from large scale LiDAR and laser scanning surveys, to high precision sub-millimetre surveys for turbine alignment.
Services
Initial topographical surveys and boundary modelling
Preliminary surveys enabling the design of new infrastructure. Tailor made solutions related to size of the project and the terrain, to create subdivisions and acquisition plans.
Land acquisitions, subdivisions and easements
Land holding plans to enable strategic decision-making.
Large scale topographical modelling from aerial data for route option analysis
Procurement and manipulation of large scale data sets as well as aerial photography using in-house UAV or helicopter based photography.
Survey set out / construction works
Vast experience in set out & construction surveys of energy sector facilities, including gas power stations, gas storage facilities, pipelines, coal handling plants and coal fired power stations.
As built and conformance surveys
High accuracy instrumentation to complete as-built and conformance surveys for a range of construction.
Existing plant monitoring surveys
Tailor-made solutions to monitoring existing plant, from large scale subsidence monitoring to millimetre accurate monitoring and comparison of objects in hot/cold states using 3D modelling.
Alignment surveys
Alignment surveys on a range of items in the energy sector including turbines, rails, conveyor systems, pulleys etc. This can be completed using sub-millimetre instrumentation.
High accuracy metrology surveys on turbines
Surveys accurate to 0.1mm to enable precise turbine alignment. We utilise a range of high accuracy equipment including vibration dampeners & precision targets.
Crane rail surveys
Monteath & Powys specialise in crane rail surveys in both new and existing plant, completing these surveys in a safe & efficient manner achieving millimetre accuracy.
Conveyor and pulley alignment
From small sample conveyors to large coal conveyors stretching for several kilometres, we can provide alignment & data solutions tailored to client’s needs.
Transmission line construction and easements
Power line surveys to provider specifications and easement creation & lodgement with the LRS.Major Projects
Monteath & Powys specialise in large scale major projects having operated as the head survey contractor for many award winning major projects in industrial, residential and Defence sectors.
We have the ability to provide great flexibility in on-site staff numbers along with the technical abilities, a wide range of equipment and diverse knowledge base. We can cater for any stage of the project, from concept design right through to final as-built and ongoing maintenance through our skilled and experienced team.
Services
Initial topographical surveys and boundary modelling
Initial surveys and production of 3D models to enable design, large scale boundary modelling for site analysis and constraint mapping.
Land acquisitions, subdivisions and easements
Large cadastral capability catering for the most complicated cadastral matters.
Preservation of Survey Infrastructure plans (PoSI)
Preservation of Survey Infrastructure (PoSI) ranging from large scale sites with multiple marks to single mark preservation.
Large scale topographical modelling from aerial data for route option analysis
3D modelling of large areas utilising aerial imagery and LiDAR both captured in-house and procured from our trust partners.
Aerial photography
Fixed wing, helicopter and UAV aerial photography options.
As built and conformance surveys
Final as-built surveys signed by registered surveyors, reporting on any structures and boundary locations.
High accuracy control surveys
Control networks created to all industry specifications using a range of high accuracy instrumentation and adjustment software packages.
Underground service modelling
Compilation of underground services into a single model with ongoing maintenance of the model for use throughout the project cycle.
Survey project management
Highly experienced survey management personnel operating in both secondment and site based models.
Client side survey management
Provision of qualified and experienced survey staff providing survey supervision and management.Land Subdivision
In our 70 years, Monteath & Powys have created some of the largest subdivision sites throughout NSW.
From simple two lot subdivisions to multi-stage sites involving thousands of lots, complicated cadastre, easements and other restrictions.
Our holistic approach integrates the planning, project management and surveying teams, providing our clients with a single point of contact for the entire project.
Services
Large and small subdivision works
Creation of subdivision plans and planning approval for both large and small subdivision projects.
Easement creation and removal
Professional advice and removal and creation of easements as required from single lots to large scale pipeline easements.
Survey accurate boundary modelling
Creation of cadastral boundary models for overlay and design purposes.
Stratum subdivisions
Subdivisions of land allowing lots to be created above or below a separate land title.
Large scale acquisitions
Acquisition of land for a variety of purposes such as road widening or rail ranging from small encroachments to large scale projects.
Boundary marking
Definition and marking of boundary projects ranging in size and complexity.
Lettable area surveys
Full understanding of PCA requirements and lettable area plans for a variety of uses.
Land XML submission
Preparation of digital plans for electronic submission with NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS).Strata & Community Title Developments
Monteath & Powys are industry leaders in strata and community title projects, providing a range of services from initial draft strata plans and boundary redefinitions through to complicated mixed use developments, management plans and shared facilities advice and plans.
Robert Monteath was instrumental in building our capability in this space as a Licensed Strata and Community Title Manager and Registered Surveyor. This unique skill set has allowed Monteath & Powys to become a leading authority in strata and community title developments, with other survey staff also now specialists.
By partnering with Monteath & Powys from project inception you can be assured of receiving the best advice, saving critical time and money at project completion.
Services
Draft strata plans
Creation of draft strata plans for use in sales documents.
Final strata plans
Once the building has been completed, final strata plans are created and lodged with the NSW Land Registry Services for title creation.
Complex mixed use developments
Strategic advice, strata and stratum subdivisions along with shared facilities plans.
Shared facilities plans
Technical advice and shared facility plans setting the legal framework, particularly in mixed-use developments for maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
Community title plans
Strategic advice and creation of large scale community title plans.
Lettable area surveys
Full understanding of PCA requirements and lettable area plans for a variety of uses.Monitoring
Monteath & Powys are leaders in the creation of high accuracy monitoring systems and ongoing monitoring using our range of technologically advanced equipment and specialised software packages.
Our experience in the industrial sector has allowed us to build robust monitoring procedures which can be adjusted to suit projects of any size. We can monitor deformation in horizontal and vertical movement with sub-millimetre accuracy and monitor structures in 3D using our high accuracy total station, levelling and/or laser scanning equipment to identify change over time. Reporting is tailored to the clients’ needs ranging from simple tabulated reports to 3D deformation plots.
Services
Sub-millimetre monitoring surveys
Using a range of high precision instrumentation, Monteath & Powys can monitor structures to sub-millimetre accuracy.
Mine subsidence surveys
We are experienced in both set up and ongoing mine subsidence surveys particularly for long wall extraction and the monitoring of structures within the zone of influence.
Movement monitoring in horizontal & vertical planes
We use a range of equipment depending on accuracy and access requirements for monitoring in both horizontal and vertical planes.
3D modelling of structures and comparisons over time
3D laser scanning or photogrammetry of structures allowing for deformation plots over time, for example, structures in hot/cold states or under strain.
Monitoring surveys to all industry standards for rail and road
Monitoring of rail and road over time, reporting on change for under bores, mine subsidence or other factors impacting on stability or dilapidation.
Dam deformation monitoring
Monteath & Powys are able to tailor monitoring programs to detect 3D vector movement, strain, tilt & crack monitoring. Real time monitoring and alarm notification using sensors is also possible.
Underbore monitoring
For compliance with ARTC, Sydney Trains & CRN monitoring processes.Bathymetric (Hydrographic)
Bathymetric surveys are available for a variety of applications through rivers, dams, settlement ponds, break walls and any other aquatic application.
We utilise a variety of custom made survey vessels to access difficult areas. This includes inflatable boats, small vessels, or the use of large scale multi-beam echo sounders using our network of industry partners.
Volumetric
Monteath & Powys provide precise volumetric surveys with a range of robust methodologies available, developed from our experience in mining and industrial sectors.
We have a variety of solutions depending on accuracy requirements, size and access issues for the site including innovative remote methods using photogrammetry and 3D laser scanning.
Services
Stockpile surveys
Stockpile volumes using traditional methods, 3D laser scanning and UAV or fixed wing photogrammetry.
Excavations for material analysis
3D modelling of excavations and calculation of volume extracted.
High accuracy 1% volumetric analysis through laser scanning
3D modelling of stockpiles or material creating a full representation of the regular surface to calculate volumes with +/-1% accuracy.
Quarrying / Mining excavation volumes
Volumetric surveys utilising a range of non-intrusive, safe & efficient survey methods.Topographical (Detail)
Monteath & Powys complete topographical surveys for multiple purposes ranging from small house blocks to large scale projects, forming the base model for design of any size project.
Topographical surveys can be tailored to clients’ requirements depending on use and budget as well as being produced in a variety of formats to suit client software and data management needs.
Monteath & Powys utilise a range of innovative techniques to provide a premium service within the clients’ budget. Surveys include high accuracy traditional ground surveys using total station and GPS through to large scale LiDAR and aerial photography models, as well as integrated surveys combining our survey techniques to produce a solution fit for purpose.
Services
Topographical surveys for a range of purposes to industry standards
Base surveys allowing for design to a range of industry standards and provision of survey models and DTMs enabling design.
Deliverables customised to clients' software and layers
Full range of topographical survey outputs including RMS, ARTC, Sydney Trains and other custom deliverables.
Incorporation of aerial data
Incorporation of models derived from aerial photography and LiDAR, custom made and delivered to clients’ specifications.
Underground service modelling and data incorporation
Data management and incorporation of underground service models with overall topographical data sets.Defence
Monteath & Powys specialise in Defence base works providing services to all bases throughout NSW and Australia.
Our ability to provide spatial data compliant with the DEQMS – Spatial Data Management Plan (SDMP) has made us a preferred supplier to many of the major projects undertaken by Defence in recent times.
With our holistic approach to spatial data management, we have developed systems to assist our clients in providing SDMP compliant data streamlining the entire process from initial survey control to final deliverables.
Monteath & Powys have supplied our services to major Defence contractors including Lend Lease, CPB, Downer, GHD, Beca, WatPac, Aecom, and ACOR.
Services
DEQMS compliant data
Full compliance with the SDMP from initial survey control to final deliverables.
MSP Data
Extensive experience in Master Site Plan updates from the field to final submission.
Spatial data
Supply of Spatial data to defence projects with seamless integration to the GFIS and SDMP.
Garrison Support Services data
Garrison data and updates for new and existing projects.
Spaces
Internal building plans and layouts with survey accuracy.
Airside surveys
Full understanding of airside requirements and Defence protocol for airside works.Mining, Quarrying & Gas
Monteath & Powys have a great deal of experience undertaking work for mining, quarrying and gas projects throughout New South Wales. With offices based in Newcastle, Muswellbrook, Gunnedah and Sydney, we are well placed to service any project in the Hunter Valley, Central West, North West and Illawarra areas of the state.
Our Surveyors have many years of experience in both underground and opencut operations for coal, metalliferous, coal seam gas and pipeline projects. We can carry out surveys for any purpose to meet contractual conditions or legislative needs, including meeting the requirements set out in the Survey and Drafting Directions for Mining Surveyors.
Services
Mining leases
Whether for a quarry, sand or metal mine, large open cut or underground coal mine or mineral claim, we can prepare Mining Lease Plans, whatever size or complexity.
Resource reconciliation and volume surveys
Resource reconciliation surveys for every step in the mining process from pit to port, including pre- and post mining, tailings dams, dumps and stockpiles.
Site survey control networks, mine baselines & GNSS base stations
High accuracy survey control for any project including establishing GNSS base stations for machine guidance or transformations to MGA2020.
Subsidence, dam deformation & infrastructure monitoring
Survey monitoring to meet any requirement including high accuracy levelling, 3D positioning, laser scanning comparisons or alarmed real-time sensors.
Statutory surveys, mine plans & auditing
Statutory mine surveyor coverage, Mine Survey Plans and Mine Working Spatial Information preparation and compliance audits by our Registered Mining Surveyor.
Survey of exploration & Surface to Inseam boreholes and gas wells
Surveys to mark out and locate the position of exploration , gas drainage and ground water boreholes or gas production wells.
Property acquisitions, subdivisions, diversity/environmental offset areas & easements
Large cadastral survey capability for all property matters: offsets, rights of access, boundary adjustments, pipe & transmission line easements.
Mine / Quarry infrastructure 3D modelling
Laser scans & photography of site infrastructure create 3D point cloud models for maintenance & design purposes (eg. preparation plant, washery, conveyors, ROM bins).
Abandoned mine plan research, geo-referencing and grouting
We can obtain and geo-reference Mine Working Plans & Mine Record Tracings for mine safety, mine grouting projects & development planning, to survey accuracy.
Accident investigation measurement & visualisation
Post-accident investigation surveys for mine & quarry owners/operators. RPAS/Drone photogrammetry & Laser scanning create high definition models for evidence.
Mine site rail surveys
Extensive experience in all rail surveys including rail loops, sidings, main line integration & stacker reclaimers, and can provide surveys to support construction, maintenance & upgrades.