Overview
Delta Scan was appointed to conduct inspections and investigations at Park Station, one of Africa's largest train stations. The facility was constructed in four stages beginning in 1945, opened in 1965, and spans over 70 hectares.
The rehabilitation project faced significant obstacles: absent architectural drawings, missing survey data, and undocumented utility locations. The professional team aimed to restore a major station section to accommodate increasing passenger volumes.
Approach
The project's complexity centred on three overlapping levels: basement, concourse, and upper floor. Delta Scan integrated georeferenced drone point clouds with ground-based laser scanning to produce cohesive, accurately positioned data across the multi-level environment.
Services delivered
- 3D digitisation and Revit modelling at LOD 300 standard
- Laser scanning across 70,000+ square metres
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Ultrasonic Pulse Echo (UPE) scanning on structural elements
- Infrastructure mapping identifying water, sewerage, stormwater, fibre, and electrical systems
- Drone surveying producing digital terrain models, elevation maps, contours, and orthophotos
Outcome
The entire 4 city-block area was converted to a digital replica. The asset owner was enabled with comprehensive rehabilitation planning tools, and over 10 kilometres of underground infrastructure was identified and mapped.
Our aim is to empower our clients with tools to speed up their workflows.