What is Erosion and Sediment Control
Erosion and Sediment Control is the practice of preventing stormwater contamination by sediment through controlling the number of exposed soils during construction.
Our professional engineers at 3A HYDROTECH SOLUTIONS Inc., as a certified and member of the ESCA BC Association, are proud to provide engineering services to the community to help and protect the sustainable environment and public interest by offering the following services which do match the by-laws issued by British Columbia Municipalities:
- Three-stage silt plan (Clearing and Grubbing, Civil Construction, and through to Substantial Completion) measures for erosion and sediment control during the three stages, and timing of implementation;
- The designed sediment discharge limit as specified under the City sediment control policy;
- Pond deactivation methodology, (if required);
- Location(s) of any existing underground services, as well as any proposed connections to existing services from the Land;
- Location(s) of any existing drainage infrastructure and the proposed measures to protect it;
- Location(s) of any existing and proposed watercourses, ditches, swales or any other body of water within 50m of the Land boundaries, along with the proposed protection measures;
- Location(s) of any existing/proposed buildings, including residential buildings or ancillary buildings or structures;
- Existing and proposed contours and relevant spot elevations;
- Proposed access locations to the Land;
- Wheel wash facilities (if required);
- Proposed ESC Facilities to be implemented on-site, which shall include source controls as the primary method of erosion and sediment control;
- Proposed methods to restore disturbed areas following the completion of construction;
- The location of the City rain gauge to be used for rainfall intensity monitoring;
- Any and all other details pertaining to the proposed Construction, describing how the ESC Facility will meet the Guidelines;
- ESC Supervisor monitoring, inspecting, and reporting program, in accordance with the City’s sediment control policy; and
- Provide a detailed cost estimate for the installation, maintenance, and removal of the ESC Facilities.
- Lot line(s) and other legal designations of the subject Land(s)