GIS for Utilities
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Matiu Room
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Matiu Meeting Room |
Overview
Facilitator: Dan Clark
Details
In this session the use of GIS for managing New Zealand's utilities is covered in three customer stories which include the technical and organisational aspects alongside the insights gained by those working in this space.
Speaker
Aaron Khor
Lead Geospatial Consultant
Aurecon
GIS and Utilities Workflow on TREC
Presentation Full Abstract
Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) is dedicated to recovering and rebuilding the road and rail infrastructure in the North Island’s East Coast region of New Zealand. Understanding the scope of utilities such as gas, electricity, communications, and water within project areas is crucial for effective design and construction planning. However, accessing comprehensive spatial utilities data has historically been challenging, with data scattered across various owners and structured under different schemas. The industry standard platform, Before U Dig primarily offers static maps, which are increasingly outdated in today’s digital era. To address these challenges, TREC has implemented key workflows in GIS and Utilities management. This includes establishing the ‘TREC Utility Hub” to centralise utilities data from multiple providers and streamline internal Before U Dig requests.
Additionally, TREC introduced a standardised “TREC Utilities Schema” based on AS5488, enhancing data consistency and flexibility. Looking forward, the paper suggests the potential benefits of a national utilities database to improve data accessibility and reliability across the industry.
Additionally, TREC introduced a standardised “TREC Utilities Schema” based on AS5488, enhancing data consistency and flexibility. Looking forward, the paper suggests the potential benefits of a national utilities database to improve data accessibility and reliability across the industry.
Biography
Aaron Khor – Geospatial Lead | Asset Data Lead
Aaron is a lead geospatial consultant at Aurecon.
He focusses primarily on delivering geospatial solutions through digital engineering framework.
He is a key driver to the introduction of asset data integration into design and survey through digital engineering workflows.
Aaron often challenges best practices to ensure we deliver the best outcome.
Brandon Wang – Computational Design Lead | Automation Lead
Brandon is a lead computational modelling consultant at Aurecon.
Primarily working within the linear infrastructure design and engineering realm, Brandon has worked on multiple major projects in both NZ and Australia.
Brandon often utilises scripting, and parametric modelling to setup automated design processes for both concept and detailed design stages.
Jo Chun – Geospatial Consultant | Utilities Specialist
Jo, a Spatial Consultant at Aurecon Auckland, found herself drawn into the GIS industry by sheer chance.
What began as a happy turn of events has evolved into a curious journey for all things spatial.
Her experiences include providing geospatial solutions on capital transport projects and asset management.
She hopes to continuously grow and learn from this dynamic industry.
Mr Sahil Bhouraskar
Network Information Manager
Network Waitaki Ltd
Utility Network
Presentation Full Abstract
This presentation explores our shift from traditional geometric networks to the advanced Utility Network in ArcGIS.
We will highlight some of the advanced functionalities we have achieved with the Utility Network
1) Fully Traceable Network (Electric and Structure Network) -We have been able to model a fully connected network that allows us to trace from subtransmission network, all the way to the each ICP.
2) Network Diagrams - This functionality of Esri Utility Network provides a comprehensive visual representation of complex utility networks.
3) Implementation of WebGIS - Services based architecture means we were able to implement a WebGIS that caters for most common workflows and provides great user experience.
4) Field Access to UN via ArcGIS Field Maps - ArcGIS Field Maps allows interactivity with the Utility Network and tracing workflows right in the field.
5) ArcGIS Experience Builder
We will also touch on on our journey into the Utility Network and share lessons learnt.
We will highlight some of the advanced functionalities we have achieved with the Utility Network
1) Fully Traceable Network (Electric and Structure Network) -We have been able to model a fully connected network that allows us to trace from subtransmission network, all the way to the each ICP.
2) Network Diagrams - This functionality of Esri Utility Network provides a comprehensive visual representation of complex utility networks.
3) Implementation of WebGIS - Services based architecture means we were able to implement a WebGIS that caters for most common workflows and provides great user experience.
4) Field Access to UN via ArcGIS Field Maps - ArcGIS Field Maps allows interactivity with the Utility Network and tracing workflows right in the field.
5) ArcGIS Experience Builder
We will also touch on on our journey into the Utility Network and share lessons learnt.
Biography
I have been working in the role of Network Information Manager at Network Waitaki. Previous work experience includes working at Chorus. 10+ years in the Utility sector.
Mr Mark Crain
Development and Automation Operational Lead
Stantec
Lessons Learned from Deploying Esri Utility Network in New Zealand
Presentation Full Abstract
In this talk, we delve into the lessons learned from deploying the Utility Network (UN) in New Zealand. The journey revealed both wins and challenges. Foundation UN models demonstrated remarkable flexibility for New Zealand’s unique data landscape. However, the path was not without hurdles. Councils typically lack “function” data for assets, leading to gaps in understanding. Late engagement in the process posed additional difficulties. Asset data standards, initially unfit for UN purposes, required strategic adjustments. Most notably, the manual effort needed for data cleanup was underestimated.
Through this experience, we emphasize the importance of early engagement, data standardization, and anticipating manual cleanup efforts when deploying the UN, and the importance of orders of operation when dealing with systems and records. These insights will undoubtedly enhance future UN implementations and asset management practices in New Zealand. The Esri Utility Network Data Model offers a promising blueprint for resilient water management, bridging gaps and ensuring accurate, real-time information for communities.
Through this experience, we emphasize the importance of early engagement, data standardization, and anticipating manual cleanup efforts when deploying the UN, and the importance of orders of operation when dealing with systems and records. These insights will undoubtedly enhance future UN implementations and asset management practices in New Zealand. The Esri Utility Network Data Model offers a promising blueprint for resilient water management, bridging gaps and ensuring accurate, real-time information for communities.
Biography
Mark Crain
With over 15 years’ experience in the AEC industry, Mark brings unique ideas and a broad knowledge base. He has led advancements in technology for multiple disciplines across Australia. He was key developer of the innovation team. Under his leadership innovative design and programming solutions have been implemented, producing new visualisation products and improved efficiencies of workflows.
Liz Abbey
As the Geospatial Practice Leader of the Australian Water Team at Stantec, Liz uses her 15 years geospatial industry experience to provide expert advice on best-practice workflows, data capture and storage, and geospatial analysis to ensure our teams deliver high quality and reliable services to clients.
Dave Annan
Dave is a geospatial professional with 35 years experience, specialising in preparation and deployment of innovative GIS solutions across a broad range of platforms. His role as principal involves all aspects of software selection and deployment, solutions derivation. Dave’s technical expertise lies in solutions identification and execution.
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