L.I.P.S. vs. Conventional
| LOW IMPACT |
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CONVENTIONAL |
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| PLANNING |
| Plan for a unique and predetermined outcome |
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One size fits all |
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| TOPSOIL STRIPPING |
| Minimal stripping (Max. 1 metre wide) |
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Requires Min 3 to 6 meters wide |
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| DITCHING |
Ditch width to suit pipe diameter
(max. 2.5 X pipe dia. = ditch width) |
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36”- 42" wide ditch for all sizes of pipe |
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| REPLACEMENT OF SPOIL AND TOPSOIL |
| 100% of spoil is returned into ditch line.
Ditch is compacted from the bottom up |
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65 to 75% of spoil returned to ditch line
Ditch is compacted from the top down |
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| FUTURE RECLAMATION COSTS |
| minimal possibility of ditch settlement |
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high degree of certainty of ditch settlement |
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| COSTS |
| minimal reclamation costs |
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high degreeof certainty of future reclamation costs |
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| BENEFITS |
Reduced impact on land and water
Reduced reclamation costs
Improved land owner satisfaction
Better risk management |
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None |
