The Hastings pit had a very dangerous sheer 11-meter face at the edge of a working field. Furthermore, it was in close proximity to the neighbouring property and posed a number of challenges. The objective was to create a stable workable slope while directing surface flow away from the neighbours’ outbuilding. A site plan was developed to create a workable slope of 7:1 while maintaining an existing high ridge along the fence line bounding the two properties. The prescribed grading work was completed in the fall of 2017. During winter of 2018 some issues arose from a mid-winter thaw that saw some heavy rains in February. Remedial measures were taken to redirect surface flow to the adjacent low laying cedar bush. In the spring, further grading helped ensure that future storm events would not adversely impact the site and be directed to the infiltration area.