The FRA takes into account the risk and impact of flooding on the site, and takes into consideration how the development may affect flooding in the local area. It also includes recommendations as to how the risk of flooding to the site can be improved . As well as assessing the risk to the site posed by fluvial flooding, There is now increasing awareness of the potential impact that a proposed development may have on the surrounding environment. We are finding a larger number of clients requesting survey work to help ascertain flooding potential relating to their site / development, and the surrounding area.

At the planning stage, a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) may be requested / specified, in accordance with Planning Policy .Typically this involves specialist engineers preparing an FRA Study which will consider all potential flooding risks to the site, including those from rivers, drainage systems, and the sea.An FRA will often require the construction of a hydraulic model of the area in question, to establish flood levels at the site for various return period events along with a topographic survey of the site to confirm the extent and depth of flooding. In order to do this, level information will be required for the site and associated surrounding areas. Generally the engineers prepare a survey brief of their specific requirements for a site; which includes topographic & hydrographic survey work, incorporating watercourse cross-sections plus structure details.

Shivam surveying system, are fully equipped to carry out survey work for Flood Risk Assessments.