TIDAL DRAINAGE INVESTIGATIONS
CLIENT
ADG employs cutting-edge radar and testing equipment, supported by a skilled team and the technical expertise of the well-established and highly respected engineering consultancy. The City of Gold Coast, located in Queensland, Australia, encompasses the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. With a population of 606,774, it is the second most populous local government area in Queensland.
CHALLENGE
Our client faced the challenge of investigating the conditions of thousands of culverts and drainages across Gold Coast City. The traditional method of using spreadsheets to track the status and conditions of these culverts proved to be inefficient and cumbersome. Managing the vast amount of data was difficult, leading to potential inaccuracies and inefficiencies. Additionally, the absence of a visual representation of the culverts made it challenging to track progress and plan future investigations.
HOW AUTONOMATION SOLVED IT
The solution involved integrating advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) technology with a cloud data management platform. This approach provided a visual representation of each culvert, clearly indicating whether it had been investigated. This visual tool made it easy to track investigation progress intuitively. The cloud data management platform replaced the traditional spreadsheet method, streamlining data entry and planning processes. Each culvert’s data was linked to its specific location on the map, allowing for easy access to information via GIS.
As data was captured and stored in a common data environment, it could be extracted for various analytical purposes. These included automated reporting, geo-locating positions for impact analysis, visually engaging progress tracking, and achieving situational awareness through real-time data capture.
CLIENT OUTCOME SUCCESS
The integration of advanced GIS technology and a cloud data management platform significantly improved data management, resulting in more accurate and efficient assessments. The visual representation of culverts enabled the team to easily identify which culverts had been investigated and which had not, enhancing planning and operational efficiency. Real-time data access further improved decision-making processes. Overall, the solution led to substantial time savings, cost reduction, and increased productivity for the asset team.