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Map it Out - Spatial and surveying news from across the Victorian public service

Edition #15, October 2022

In this edition of Map it Out

From the desk of...
News and project updates
Events
Careers in Land Use Victoria

Andrew Mellor
Director Vicmap Spatial Services
Land Use Victoria | DELWP

Hello folks,

It’s my great pleasure to introduce Map it Out, where I’m writing from the land of the Wurundjeri people. This issue is a great showcase of the breadth of cutting-edge projects and truly transformational spatial and surveying work in Victoria’s public service.

I began my journey in spatial in the early 2000s as a graduate GIS analyst in engineering consulting and as an RMIT student. As a user of the incredible suite of Vicmap GIS products and services throughout my career, it’s a great honour to join Vicmap Spatial Services and be a steward of Victoria’s long-standing and highly regarded primary mapping system.

Since I began working with spatial data and systems about almost 20 years ago, I’ve been struck by the tremendous rise and ubiquity of spatial across government and industry.

Geography has become a part of so many of the major decisions we make as individuals and organisations. It’s now more important than ever that we remain focused on maintaining the highest quality foundational spatial data as well as look at new ways to extract knowledge from the immense (and growing) amounts of geospatial data available through IOT, mobile devices and space-based sensors.

As the breadth and volume of spatial data continues to grow, so will the need for authoritative, trusted foundational data to support and anchor decisions – particularly with the adoption of AI and machine learning.

It’s such an exciting time to be working in geospatial, particularly as we embark on an important journey of transition from traditional Spatial Data Infrastructures to Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure. Digital Cadastre Modernisation and Digital Twin Victoria are great examples of transformational projects, being delivered through government and industry collaboration, and positioning Victoria at the forefront in geospatial and digital.

Read on to learn about the public launch of Digital Twin Victoria – an immersive and dynamic platform delivering over 4,000 datasets and innovation to support the growth of smarter city and regional planning. You’ll also hear about the new Vicmap as a Service (VaaS) explorer, which is enabling our customers to access spatial data in the cloud and effortlessly integrate Vicmap into their own applications and processes.

Happy reading!

Andrew Mellor
Director Vicmap Spatial Services
Land Use Victoria | DELWP

Section heading: News and project updates

Free online DTV Platform launch showcase - register now!

Do you want to know more about the new Digital Twin Victoria (DTV) platform? With the platform now live, we’re holding a virtual launch showcase open to everyone on 13 October.

Learn more about the DTV platform, see a demo of how it works and what it can do for you. Hear about what’s coming up, including new data and platform tools on the way.

We’ll also share the latest on how the DTV platform will connect a new generation of tools like regtech innovation eComply that are being developed as part of the Digital Twin Victoria program.

Unveiling White’s Cairn and a piece of Victoria’s surveying history

Staff from Surveyor-General Victoria (SGV) have unveiled a display board at White’s Cairn commemorating the history and significance of the site.

Located on the border of Victoria and South Australia, and roughly 2 hours west of Mildura, White’s Cairn is one of the most accessible survey marks along the border.

Developing a 10-year strategy for Victoria's cadastral system

Land Use Victoria is leading the development of a 10-year strategy to advance Victoria’s cadastral system to ensure that Victoria’s land administration system supports the needs of future generations.

This critical work will align several Land Use Victoria transformation initiatives, such as the Digital Cadastre Modernisation project and the Digital Twin Victoria program, and will present a bold and united vision for how we will harness digital technology to make our cadastral system ready for the future.

Learn more

Counting down to the Vicmap spatial upgrade

The Vicmap spatial upgrade coming from Digital Cadastre Modernisation is about to begin. Between October 2022 and December 2023, a spatial uplift of Vicmap will provide an enhanced and more accurate digital representation of the cadastre.

We want to hear from you about how we can help you get ready for the spatial uplift to Vicmap. Contact us to arrange a 1:1 briefing from the Vicmap project team or register now to attend an industry information session.

Digital Twin Victoria platform now live

Victoria is embracing a new digital and data-driven future with the launch of the Digital Twin Victoria (DTV) platform - a digital replica of our state.

The platform is one piece of the Digital Twin Victoria program, a record $37.4 million investment by the Victorian Government in digital twin technology and spatial innovation that’s helping to revolutionise how we plan and manage our built and natural environments.

Vicmap editing service hits 150,000!

Vicmap hit a milestone in July when the 150,000th change request was created in the Vicmap Editing Service (VES). Ambulance Victoria submitted the request – an address update – helping to ensure an accurate triple zero location verification.

VES enables authorised Vicmap users to notify the department about mapping updates and opportunities to improve data accuracy and helps ensure continual improvement of Vicmap through efficient digital data supply and a robust change request process.

A new way of working with the Coordinated Imagery Program is coming

The Coordinated Imagery Program (CIP) manages the purchase of aerial imagery and elevation products across Victoria for a range of public sector organisations. CIP will be introducing changes to the aerial imagery acquisition approach from summer 2022-23.

Through a new CIP Contributor model, refreshed imagery will be provided across the state and partners and resellers will know in advance when new imagery will be delivered.

Learn more

Vicmap as a Service (VaaS) Explorer BETA now live

Understanding which Vicmap datasets you need before accessing them is now easier with the new Vicmap as a Service (VaaS) Explorer BETA.

The VaaS Explorer is a visualisation tool that allows customers to explore, visualise and overlay all Vicmap datasets in one place. You can then hyperlink directly to the VaaS services and integrate datasets into your own spatial systems.

Airborne gravity survey headed to Otway and Greater Melbourne regions

A large airborne gravity survey is being flown across southern and eastern Victoria to improve the accuracy of heights from GPS positioning.

To date, 24% of the survey area over land in the Gippsland, Otway and Hume regions has been completed. Operations are scheduled to recommence over the Otway and Greater Melbourne regions in November.

Awarding the inaugural DELWP Spatial Diversity and Inclusion scholarship

The DELWP Spatial Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship was presented to first year University of Melbourne student Nonoka Minami at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Spotlight Celebration on August 4.

The scholarship is awarded to high-performing students from diverse backgrounds studying geospatial science and surveying disciplines.

Vicmap User Reference Group (VURG) collaborating with stakeholders to improve Vicmap

Did you know there is a Vicmap User Reference Group (VURG) that meets quarterly? It provides a forum where issues, opportunities, and ideas for the enhancement of Vicmap and customer collaboration are discussed.

The next VURG will be held virtually on GIS day, Wednesday 16 November, from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM.

Find out more

Victoria-NSW border survey update

Staff from Surveyor-General Victoria (SGV) and Spatial Services NSW met recently in Mildura to inspect the Murray River and agree on the position of a section of the Victoria-NSW state border.

With agreement reached on the location of the border, recordings of the position were made by SGV surveyors. These positions will be formally surveyed and marked on the ground ahead of a plan of survey of the State border being prepared.

Communicating Indigenous culture and heritage through maps

When it comes to communicating the stories, culture and heritage of Indigenous communities, maps are an incredibly effective tool. The deep connection Indigenous people have to lands and waters that they have inhabited for thousands of years means that there is an intrinsic connection to place. Therefore, maps are a natural fit for telling Indigenous stories, not only in Australia but around the world.

Listen to the Location Matters podcast

From old to new - heritage goes digital

Heritage Victoria is now completely digital! It means what took weeks can now take seconds. See how our digital transformation will help protect Victoria's heritage, now and into the future.

Learn more

Future Cities and Regions Roadshow

Public Sector Network | October 11 - 20, 2022

DTV platform launch showcase
DELWP | October 13, 2022

2022 Victorian Surveying & Spatial Summit
SSSI | October 27, 2022

Vicmap user Reverence Group (VURG)
DELWP | November 16, 2022

International Global Navigation Satellite Systems (IGNSS) Conference 2022
UNSW | December 7 - 9, 2022

Digital Built World Summit - save the date
FuturePlace | February 22 - 23, 2023

Smart Cities Week Australia and New Zealand - save the date
Smart Cities Council | February 2023

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