Overview
Project background
On behalf of a major oil-and-gas client, LDC provided entitlement support, civil engineering and surveying for the preliminary studies that underpin development on legacy energy holdings in Santa Maria.
The Challenge
What this project demanded
Building a defensible development picture on land with complex ownership history and active or legacy oil operations — before significant capital is committed.
Our Approach
How LDC delivered
- Established clean survey control and boundary work as the foundation for everything that followed.
- Ran feasibility-level engineering to stress-test grading, drainage and access early.
- Coordinated with city and county staff so the client knew exactly what entitlements would require.
Outcome
What got built
The client received the preliminary engineering, survey and entitlement picture needed to make an informed decision on next steps.