



Hills Village Carpark and Commercial Building
Hamilton, New Zealand



Project Overview
The Hills Village Carpark and Commercial Building in Hamilton required precise surveying to facilitate the design, construction, and compliance of a functional parking facility for the surrounding residential and commercial precinct. Summit Survey Ltd undertook a range of services to ensure the project was executed efficiently, meeting both regulatory requirements and modern standards for safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

Scope of Surveying provided:
1. Pre-Construction Surveys
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Topographic and Site Surveys
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Boundary Surveys
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Utility Mapping
2. Design Phase Surveys
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Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM)
3. Construction Phase Surveys
Set-Out Surveys
Key construction elements were staked out on-site, including:
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Piles and columns
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Monitoring Surveys
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Utility penetration holes
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Structural Surveys
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Building corners and foundation grids.
4. Post-Construction Surveys
As-Built Surveys
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Parking spaces, kerbs, and pedestrian pathways.
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Stormwater drainage systems, including manholes and outlets.
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Utility connections and other infrastructure.

Technologies and Methodologies Used
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GNSS and RTK Surveying: Provided high-accuracy positioning for site layout and construction staking.
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UAV (Drone) Surveys: Enabled efficient aerial mapping for large-scale topographic surveys and as-built documentation.
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Total Station Equipment: Ensured precise measurements for parking layouts, curbs, and utility placement.
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GIS Integration: Facilitated the integration of survey data into design and management systems for seamless collaboration with project stakeholders.
