Geospatial: Government Digital Service

🗣️ La semana pasada, nuestras compañeras Lucia Alcibar-Arechuluaga Santiago y Nagore Isidro Revelo estuvieron en el #DigitalSubsurfaceSymposium en Newcastle upon Tyne. En este encuentro clave de intercambio de ideas, se compartieron conocimientos sobre cómo transformar la gestión de infraestructuras subterráneas a través de la colaboración internacional. Fue un placer conocer y compartir principios comunes sobre soluciones en este sector, donde el objetivo final es evitar accidentes y daños en las obras que se ejecutan en la vía pública, aumentado la protección de las redes y la seguridad en la sociedad. Gracias a todos los asistentes que compartieron su visión, y en especial al equipo de Geospatial: Government Digital Service por la fantástica organización de estas jornadas 🌍💡 -- 🗣️ Last week, our colleagues Lucia Alcibar-Arechuluaga Santiago and Nagore Isidro Revelo attended the #DigitalSubsurfaceSymposium in Newcastle upon Tyne. During this key forum, they exchanged knowledge on transforming subsurface infrastructure management through international collaboration. It was a pleasure to meet and share common principles on solutions in this sector, where the ultimate goal is to prevent accidents and damage in works carried out on public roads, enhancing network protection and public safety. Thanks to all the attendees who shared their vision, and especially to the Geospatial: Government Digital Service team for the excellent organization of this conference 🌍💡

𝐄𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐏-𝐛𝐢𝐣𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐨𝐦𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐲𝐧𝐞 (𝐕𝐊) Van 12 tot 14 maart vond de jaarlijkse bijeenkomst van EUDAP (European Underground Damage Prevention) plaats in Newcastle upon Tyne. Dit samenwerkingsverband van o.a. Europese overheden richt zich op het verstrekken van informatie en diensten om graafschade te voorkomen. Dit jaar werd de bijeenkomst georganiseerd door NUAR Engeland (VK), de secretaris van 2025. Nederland was vertegenwoordigd door Kadaster (KLIC) en EZ. 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒋𝒌𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒆 𝒂𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒐𝒅 𝒌𝒘𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒏: ✅ Updates per land 🌍 ✅ Europese ontwikkelingen zoals GIA en Breedband ✅ Data kwaliteit ✅ Uitdagingen per land ✅ Gedeelde uitgangspunten voor een succesvolle informatievoorziening ✅ Kennismaking met nieuwe EUDAP-leden, waaronder Moldavië 🙏 𝐄𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! Samen werken we aan een veiliger en slimmer graafproces in Europa! Geospatial: Government Digital Service 5G Immersive Lab Eldon Square 𝐄𝐔𝐃𝐀𝐏 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐲𝐧𝐞 (𝐔𝐊) From March 12 to 14, the annual meeting of EUDAP (European Underground Damage Prevention) took place in Newcastle upon Tyne. This collaborative network, which includes European governments, focuses on providing information and services to prevent excavation damage. This year’s meeting was hosted by NUAR England (UK), the 2025 secretary. The Netherlands was represented by Kadaster (KLIC) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝: ✅ Country-specific updates 🌍 ✅ European developments such as GIA and Broadband ✅ Data quality ✅ Challenges per country ✅ Shared principles for effective information management ✅ Introduction of new EUDAP members, including Moldova 🙏 A special thank you to NUAR England for the excellent organization of this valuable event! Together, we are working towards a safer and smarter excavation process across Europe!

#Research #Engagement #Digital #Innovations #Subsurface Yesterday, with my fantastic colleague Viviana Angely Bastidas Melo, we had the privilege to present part of our #DigitalCitiesforChange research (led by Jennifer Schooling) to an engaging group of #international participants at the Geospatial: Government Digital Service’s Digital Subsurface Symposium held in Newcastle. Our presentation focused on: “Data and digital tools for decision-making in the built environment. A socio-technical perspective.” The event was great, with lots of good discussions, questions and provocations. I observed a strong sense of community to improve digital innovations for the subsurface. Many thanks to Holger Kessler and the team at Geospatial: Government Digital Service! Looking forward to future enagements. Government Digital Service University of Cambridge Anglia Ruskin University Ove Arup Foundation Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction Claire Eagle Chris Chambers Richard Duffield 1Spatial AtkinsRéalis

We were delighted to take some of our international delegates from this week's Digital Subsurface Symposium to Digital Catapult's 5G Immersive Lab Eldon Square , Newcastle upon Tyne this morning. The team experienced how 5G and impressive immersive technology solutions could be used in subsurface infrastructure management, such as through creating realistic training environments for roles where accessing the actual locations would be difficult or prohibitively expensive. Many thanks to the 5G Immersive Lab team for their brilliant demonstration of cutting-edge applications and their pivotal role in breaking down the barriers to digital adoption in the North East.

That's a wrap! We'd like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us from across the globe for the Digital Subsurface Symposium in Newcastle upon Tyne these past two days.   The connections established and knowledge exchanged during this international gathering will significantly influence how we collectively manage critical underground infrastructure across our nations in the years ahead.   It was truly inspiring to collaborate with public sector organisations worldwide at various stages of their digital subsurface journey—whether considering a NUAR-type service, actively building one, or having already implemented such systems. The discussions were exceptionally constructive, open and thought-provoking throughout.   We're really excited that we’ve agreed shared principles for successful delivery—a tangible outcome that demonstrates the value of international collaboration in this vital sector. We look forward to sharing our learnings more widely in the future.     Our deepest thanks goes to all participants, and speakers who contributed to making this event a success. We look forward to the innovative solutions and partnerships that will undoubtedly emerge from these conversations as we continue to work together to transform underground asset management.

We're proud to welcome international delegates to the Digital Subsurface Symposium, which has just begun in Newcastle upon Tyne and will continue over the next two days. After months of planning, we’re delighted to bring together public sector experts from Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America for collaborative discussions on shared principles for underground asset management.   The symposium features:    • Exchange of global best practices  • Lightning talks from industry leaders  • Exploration of opportunities to maximise subsurface data value   We are looking forward to the innovative ideas and partnerships that will emerge from this international collaboration.

Happy International Women's Day! We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment at OS where everyone can thrive, including the exceptional women who are driving innovation and excellence. #IWD2025 Join us in honouring their achievements and advocating for gender equality in tech and beyond this International Women's Day. In collaboration with SheCanCode, hear from: Egbe Manners, Sector Product Manager: https://ow.ly/nBep50VcNWu Kieran Ingram, Head of Business Intelligence: https://ow.ly/8ZOZ50VcNT5 Sarah Driver MRICS, Production Lead - Field: https://ow.ly/r9fZ50VcNYv As part of celebrating International Women's Day this month, our colleagues heard from a Visible Role Model Panel by Esri UK and OS - highlighting women in technology. Next week, we will be joined by Sarah Hodgetts, Director of the National Data Library and Geospatial: Government Digital Service, to talk about her career and to provide insights to other women at OS. Discover what International Women’s Day means to Debbie Wilson, Head of Geospatial Data 👇

The Mersey Forest’s Natural Flood Management (NFM) team, which works to create effective and sustainable flood prevention and reduction measures, have been using Bluesky’s 12.5cm aerial imagery and height data to support their projects. Using Bluesky’s data, made available free-at-point-of-use via the Geospatial: Government Digital Service APGB contract, the Mersey Forest can create flood management interventions that can then be introduced to landowners and community groups. The aerial data enables clear plans to be shared with contractors and landowners for cost effective flood management solutions that are sympathetic to the natural environment. Rob Dyer, NFM Manager, Mersey Forest said: “Using The 12.5cm aerial photography and height data is great because it offers us a level of detail we need to create an accurate desktop appraisal assessing opportunities to share with landowners” Read the full case study, and more, here: https://lnkd.in/dpv4NQ8g #aerialimagery #aerialphotography #geospatialdata #heightdata #floodmanagement

The winner of the Digital and Transformation Project of the Year 2025 is the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), delivered by the Geospatial: Government Digital Service! 🗺️ The NUAR addresses the significant challenges with managing underground infrastructure in the UK. It provides instant, secure access to underground asset location data across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, reducing data access time from days to seconds, with an anticipated £400m annual economic growth. Well done to everyone involved in this crucial work! 🏆 #GovernmentProjectDeliveryAwards2025 #ProjectDeliveryProud

In January, the Secretary of State for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a new digital centre of government. This centre will bring together expertise from GDS, the Central Digital and Data Office, the Incubator for AI, and the Geospatial Commission into one unified home. The Government Digital Service will lead the delivery of a blueprint for a modern digital government https://lnkd.in/eEYua4qP. This change from the Independent Commission to the new digital centre in setting the UK Geospatial Strategy highlights the crucial role of geospatial data in supporting government missions. The Board of Commissioners held their final meeting in January, after seven years of advocating for geospatial data in Government. Our team, as part of the Government Digital Service, will continue to drive innovation and enable a modern digital government through the application of geospatial data.  #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #GeospatialData #ModernGovernment