Industrial Zone Surveying
Plot subdivision and planning. El-Eman Office provides industrial area surveying.
Initial planning and choosing the industrial zone site
Successful industrial zone surveying depends on studying the site before dividing it. Factors include proximity to main road networks and ports, the availability of water, electricity and gas, a suitable distance from residential areas, and the prevailing wind direction so emissions are not carried to housing. The topographic survey establishes levels, gradients, drainage directions and any existing obstacles.
- Hazardous areas such as flood channels are identified so they can be avoided or treated.
- The site soil is tested to confirm it suits industrial loads.
- The potential for future expansion of the zone is studied.
Subdividing plots and designing streets
The shape and size of plots affect how attractive the zone is to investors. The subdivision takes several practical points into account:
- Varying plot sizes to suit small, medium and large factories.
- Giving each plot frontage on a road and defining entrances that reduce junctions.
- Designing street widths and curve radii that let large trucks turn.
- Reserving sites for electricity, water and treatment stations and zone services.
- Setting setbacks and green buffer areas as the requirements specify.
Once the subdivision is approved, the boundary of each plot is set out on the ground with permanent markers, and survey plans are prepared for each, used in allocation, registration and licensing.
Utility networks and coordinating their routes
Planning utilities in industrial zones requires careful coordination between networks: drinking water, industrial and sanitary drainage, electricity, telecoms and gas. The survey sets pipe depths, gradients and manhole levels so drainage flows by gravity wherever possible. A schedule is set so infrastructure is built before land is handed to investors, avoiding repeated digging. A GIS model storing the networks, the plots and the status of each plot is useful, and helps the zone management track use, maintenance and expansion.
Frequently asked questions
Why are street widths in industrial zones different from residential ones?
Because truck and heavy equipment traffic needs greater widths, wider curves and stronger paving, as well as parking for waiting and loading.
Does the surveyor's work include setting out each factory's boundary?
Yes. The surveyor sets out the plot boundaries and corners with accurate coordinates and prepares a survey sketch, which helps the investor when starting construction and licensing.
Why does a soil study matter for this type of project?
Industrial loads are heavy and some land needs treatment or special foundations. The study helps choose plot locations and forecast cost.
