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Drones seen in Shuswap skies doing geotechnical assessments

Regional district confirms drones collecting images to aid in rebuilding plans
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The map shows, in red, where drones can be expected to fly in the North and South Shuswap over the next week. (CSRD image)

Geotechnical assessments are underway in the Shuswap and drones may be seen collecting data overhead.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is advising North and South Shuswap residents that the assessments being done are utilizing drones to capture orthophotographs. These images help geotechnical engineers determine the safety and stability of slopes in the area.

These assessments will help with the rebuilding process, said the CSRD.

A moratorium is currently placed on the issuance of building permits in wildfire-impacted areas until these assessments are complete and the area has been deemed safe from potential hazards including landslides, rock fall, flooding and erosion.

Spexi Geospatial, a contracted firm, is completing the work over the next week.

This is why drones are flying in the area, confirmed the CSRD.

Contact 250-832-8194 for more information.

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Rebecca Willson

About the Author: Rebecca Willson

I took my first step into the journalism industry in November 2022 when I moved to Salmon Arm to work for the Observer and Eagle Valley News. I graduated with a journalism degree in December 2021 from MacEwan University in Edmonton.
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