Centara has announced a major investment in the IDS Stream DP Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) system to expand its capability in delivering PAS128-compliant utility surveys. The move positions Centara at the forefront of underground utility mapping by offering clients improved accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

Enhancing PAS128 Utility Survey Capabilities

By integrating the Stream DP GPR system, Centara will provide advanced post-processed PAS128 surveys. This ensures compliance with the UK’s PAS128 specification for underground utility detection and mapping—an industry benchmark increasingly required on infrastructure and construction projects.

The IDS Stream DP is a multi-channel, dual-polarised radar system designed for 3D subsurface utility mapping. With both vertical and horizontal polarisation, it delivers high-resolution results for detecting metallic and non-metallic utilities such as plastic pipes, fibre ducts, and cable routes.

Key Benefits for Clients

  • PAS128 Compliance – Full alignment with PAS128 survey types and methodologies, including high-level detection and post-processing accuracy.
  • Improved Safety – Reduces the risk of costly and dangerous utility strikes during excavation or construction.
  • Faster Project Delivery – Large-area mapping in fewer passes, reducing time and traffic management needs.
  • 3D Underground Models – Enhanced visualisation through detailed 3D data outputs, CAD, and GIS formats.

Driving Innovation in Utility Mapping

“Our investment in the IDS Stream DP represents a step change in Centara’s surveying services,” said Neil Beaumont, Managing Director at Centara. “We can now deliver industry-leading PAS128 utility surveys with greater precision, faster turnaround times, and improved data quality for our clients.”

The company’s survey teams will undergo specialist training in advanced GPR operation and post-processing workflows, ensuring maximum value from the new technology.

Supporting Infrastructure & Construction Projects

With infrastructure development on the rise, demand for accurate underground utility mapping is growing rapidly. PAS128 surveys are increasingly mandated for highways, rail, energy, and major construction schemes. Centara’s adoption of the IDS Stream DP ensures clients receive cutting-edge survey data to support safe and efficient project delivery.

About Centara

Centara is a leading provider of utility surveys, GPR surveys, and underground mapping services, committed to safety, innovation, and compliance. With the addition of the IDS Stream DP, Centara strengthens its role as a trusted partner for PAS128-compliant surveys across the UK and beyond.

Contact our team to discuss your requirement – info@centara-ltd.com or call 01924 220726

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