NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie Aerial surveys – Yelarbon August 2024
Inland Rail will undertake aerial Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surveys using drones over Yelarbon and surrounds during the week of 19 - 23 August 2024.
Work being done
Activity will include:
- Aerial LiDAR surveys
- Aerial photo activity.
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveys to obtain topographical information to assist hydrology modelling using a drone.
Data from these activities will help determine the final scope and cost of constructing this section.
These activities do not mean approval has been given for major construction to begin on the NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie section of Inland Rail.
Survey area
Proposed drone flight path.
What can I expect?
- Contractors, including a remote pilot and spotter situated on the road and open areas within the project area
- Potential visibility of drones.
Machinery used
- DJI Matrice 600 pro multirotor equipped with a LiDAR sensor for enhanced topographic mapping
- Delair UX11 fixed wing, light weight, aerial photo drone
- Light vehicles.
A DJI Matrice 600 pro multirotor drone used for aerial Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) surveys.
How we're managing impacts
- Specific community-wide communication in relation to drone survey activity
- Restricted hours of operation
- Operating within specific area of interest (see map above)
- Drones operating at approx. 120m above ground level
- Drone operations compliant with drone operating standards.
What if work is postponed?
Work can sometimes be postponed at short notice depending on weather and other factors.
We will let impacted residents know in advance if work needs to be rescheduled.
Contact
Phone: 1800 732 761
Email: inlandrailqld@inlandrail.com.au
Visit: 143-145 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLD
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these works are carried out.
