DCS Spatial Services

EXCITING NEWS for NSW Government agencies! We're thrilled to announce the release of NSW Point Version 3 (V3), launching today! At DCS Spatial Services, we’ve developed a powerful application to enhance customer service for our government clients. NSW Point V3 introduces Foundation Spatial Data Indexes (FSDI), connecting geographic coordinates to key administrative data. This means our government customers can now analyse client locations, improve service delivery, and enrich reporting capabilities with intuitive mapping tools. Access is exclusively for NSW Government departments and agencies, however you are invited to check out the NSW Point website: https://lnkd.in/ghAEZP5g. Built on robust infrastructure, V3 not only retains existing real-time address validation features but also expands functionality based on our users’ feedback. In the future, we will be introducing new APIs for property validation, enhancing the way our customers interact with data. #NSWPointV3 #SpatialServices #GovernmentInnovation #CustomerService #DataDrivenInsights #SurveyorGeneral

Do you know how the NSW Spatial Cadastre came into existence? Have you ever wondered how NSW land boundaries were captured within the NSW Spatial Cadastre?   Originally, cartographic maps in NSW were hand drawn as individual crown and deposited plans, or larger parish and county maps. As technology advanced, these maps were then digitised to form the Digital Cadastral Database (DCDB). However, with the introduction of survey control, survey plans and quality orthorectified imagery, inaccuracies were identified in the original digitised cadastral data, which continue to be corrected to this day.    Learn more about the history of the NSW Spatial Cadastre, and our work to improve the accuracy of this vital piece of digital infrastructure, on our website: https://lnkd.in/gR2yXjkk #DCSSpatialServces #SurveyorGeneral #NSWCadastre #Spatial #Data #DCDB 

Our Financial Year snapshot series has reflected on the remarkable achievements of DCS Spatial Services teams during the 2023/24 financial year.    We finish the series with highlights from the Live NSW program team.   Delivering the NSW Spatial Digital Twin (SDT) products, the team focused on improving government community engagement, decision making and delivering fit-for-purpose, common spatial data. Some notable milestones from the past financial year include:   - 820,000 km² captured for the NSW Gravity Model with the data now available via MinView: https://lnkd.in/gfPTmBzZ - Three SDT Beta products developed – SDT Explorer, SDT Stories and Data Portal - Spatial data from 40 LGAs transformed from 2D to 3D - 24-hour response time achieved for delivering rapid response imagery and elevation data to emergency services - Modernisation of our ICT systems to improve operational efficiencies and data security. Well done team!   #SurveyorGeneral #CustomerService #Spatial #Data #LiveNSW

The latest Spatial Insights newsletter is now available.   In this edition, DCS Spatial Services celebrates the successful completion of our NSW Gravity Model and outline how you can access the preliminary data. We also take you behind the scenes of the NSW Spatial Cadastre's development, introduce our new product catalogue and share an update on the latest version of NSW Point. There is also an opportunity for you to share your feedback on the Spatial Collaboration Portal through a short survey!   Keep up with the latest news at DCS Spatial Services by subscribing to Spatial Insights here: https://lnkd.in/dNa7yQUU #DCSSpatialServices #SurveyorGeneral #Spatial #SpatialCollaborationPortal #NSWSpatialCadastre #NSWPoint

Check out more incredible milestones achieved by DCS Spatial Services teams during the 2023/24 financial year as we continue our Financial Year Snapshot series.   Today we celebrate our Information Services team! They support strategic and tactical ICT and product requirements of DCS Spatial Services and our customers. The team accomplished many significant milestones this past financial year, including:   ✅ 34,145 security licences provided for NSW Police Force, ensuring safety and compliance. ✅ 3,703 Geographical Names Board (GNB) place name proposal folders digitised, bringing valuable information into the digital age. ✅ 17,590 NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages commemorative certificates printed, helping more families celebrate milestones.   Join us in celebrating these team milestones and stay tuned for more updates!   #SpatialServices #SurveyorGeneral #CustomerService #Data #InformationServices #DigitalServices

DCS Spatial Services attended the Excellence in Surveying and Spatial Information (EISSI) Awards on Saturday night, proudly represented by our Executive Director and Surveyor-General of NSW, Narelle Underwood. As a gold sponsor of this prestigious event, we were thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of individuals and organisations in the surveying and spatial industry of NSW. Congratulations to all award winners! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. A special shoutout to the Institution of Surveyors NSW (ISNSW) NSW and the Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW for orchestrating such a fabulous occasion. This year's awards showcased not just the remarkable talents within our profession, but also the significant growth and advancements shaping our future. From innovative technology applications to community-enhancing initiatives, the nominees and winners are setting the benchmark for excellence and leadership in the industry. Photo: (from left to right) Steve Longhurst, Helen Cooney, Thomas Grinter, Erin T., Narelle Underwood, Anna Yeshtukova, Kate Wilkinson, Rowan Dray, Michaela Hansen #SurveyorGeneral #Survey #Spatial #EISSIAwards #SurveyingExcellence #SpatialInnovation #CelebratingSuccess

SURVEY MARK OF THE MONTH: TS7220 Barrenjoey TS7220 Barrenjoey is located at Barrenjoey Head, near Palm Beach, overlooking Pittwater and the Tasman Sea. This trig station has been used for over 140 years by surveyors. During these years this survey monument has been restored many times due to impacted by lightning, bush fires, vandalism and a world war.    This survey mark was originally placed in 1882. Due to it being situated on the headland, its position was incorporated into defence land where searchlights were installed close to the trig station to support the wider Hawkesbury Fire Command. In 1975 the stone cairns and mast were dismantled and replaced with a PVC mast and galvanised iron tripod support. This new modification to the trig station lasted 10 years before being replaced by a steel pillar placed on a concrete slab. In the last 40 years alone, this survey mark has endured many natural disasters - including being hit by lightning and being burnt in 2013 in bushfires. DCS Spatial Services replaced the destroyed mast and vanes in August 2018, clearing the beautiful view of the Tasman Sea and Pittwater, and once again in 2023, to ensure the longevity of this valuable survey mark.   This survey mark has been transformed from its initial stone cairns, wooden mast and vanes built in 1882 to its stainless-steel mast, vanes and galvanised steel pillar in 2024. #SurveyMark #TrigStation #Barrenjoey #SurveyorGeneral 

Take a look at our latest spatial snapshot featuring the important work of the Board of Surveying and Spatial Information (BOSSI) and the Geographical Names Board (GNB).   In our 2023/24 Financial Year Snapshots, we are highlighting the remarkable achievements of teams across DCS Spatial Services.   This week, we focus on the GNB and BOSSI, both integral parts of the NSW Office of the Surveyor-General. The GNB is responsible for establishing, updating, preserving and publicising place naming across NSW. Meanwhile, BOSSI oversees the registration of land and mining surveyors in NSW, ensuring that our industry maintains high professional standards.   Join us in celebrating the incredible milestones achieved by these teams over the past financial year.   #SpatialServices #SurveyorGeneral #SurveyingCareers #Surveying #PlaceNaming

Check out more key milestones in our Financial Year Snapshot!   We are showcasing the achievements of DCS Spatial Services teams from the 2023/24 financial year. Here is our Customer and Emergency Management Services (CEMS) team.   CEMS provides key stakeholder and community engagement through the development of innovative solutions to deliver our products and services. This includes the collection, collation and distribution of spatial information for emergency management. The team achieved many significant milestones this year, including:   - 10 natural disaster responses and seven other major events supported - 162 agencies supported with recovery and emergency response spatial products - 2,770 DCS Spatial Services Customer Hub enquiries - 1.2 million pageviews on the Spatial Collaboration Portal.   #DCSSpatialServices #SurveyorGeneral #CustomerService #Data #CEMS #EmergencyManagement

DCS Spatial Services invites you to share your experiences with the Spatial Collaboration Portal.   Your insights are invaluable in shaping the future of this platform.  Whether it’s highlighting what you love or sharing areas for improvement, your feedback will help us enhance our services and ensure we meet your needs.     Our brief survey will only take about 10 minutes of your time: https://lnkd.in/grmmyswN   Explore the Spatial Collaboration Portal and let us know your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/gPrzdNZc     #DCSSpatialServices #SpatialCollaborationPortal #UserExperience #Feedback #SpatialData #SurveyorGeneral