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WALIS Marine Group
MEETING NOTES & REPORTS
DATE:
Tuesday 23 July 2013
MEETING: 2:00– 4:00
PLACE:
Department of Fisheries, The Atrium, 168 St Georges Terrace, Level 3 (contact Brett)
ATTENDANCE
Sophie Edgar
Brett Harrison
Vivienne Panizza
Tia Byrd
Rodney Hoath
Ralph Talbot-Smith
Emily Wood
Florian Mayer
Kathy Murray
Patrick Gethin
Shannon Browne
Luke Edwards
Jenny Smith
Brummer Grobbelaar
Brett Johnson
DoW – Department of Water
DoF - Department of Fisheries
DoP - Department of Planning
DoP - Department of Planning (Proxy for Tia)
DoT - Department of Transport - Marine
DoT - Department of Transport - Marine
DoT - Department of Transport - Oil Spill Response
DPaW - Dept of Parks and Wildlife (Proxy for Kathy)
DPaW - Dept of Parks and Wildlife (Proxy for Mark)
Port Authority Port Hedland
Port Authority: Dampier Port
WAMSI / iVEC
WALIS
AAM Spatial Solutions Consultant
AAM Spatial Solutions Consultant
sophie.edgar@water.wa.gov.au
brett.harrison@fish.wa.gov.au
Vivienne.Panizza@planning.wa.gov.au
Tia.Byrd@planning.wa.gov.au
Rodney.Hoath@transport.wa.gov.au
Ralph.Talbot-Smith@transport.wa.gov.au
Emily.Wood@transport.wa.gov.au
Florian.Mayer@dpaw.wa.gov.au
kathy.murray@dpaw.wa.gov.au
patrick.gethin@phpa.com.au
shannon.browne@dpa.wa.gov.au
luke@ivec.org
jenny.smith@walis.wa.gov.au
b.grobbelaar@aamgroup.com
b.johnson@aamgroup.com
DPaW - Dept of Parks and Wildlife
Landgate Cadastral Services
Landgate Cadastral Services (Proxy for Allan)
Landgate Primary Capture
Landgate Remote Sensing (Proxy for Chris)
WAIMOS
Mark.Sheridan@dpaw.wa.gov.au
Allan.Campbell@landgate.wa.gov.au
John.Fenner@landgate.wa.gov.au
chris.hartley@landgate.wa.gov.au
russell.teede@landgate.wa.gov.au
agi.gedeon@uwa.edu.au
APOLOGIES
Mark Sheridan
Allan Campbell
John Fenner
Chris Hartley
Russell Teede
Agi Gedeon
0.
Welcome & Apologies
1.
REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS (see complete action list at the end of the minutes)
2.
WMG Strategic Plan
The WMG strategic plan was reviewed at the May meeting. The near final version (with minor
amendments made) was further discussed at the July meeting.
3.
LOCATION INFORMATION STRATEGY
3.1 LIS – Program overview (Jenny)
SLIP future project
Implementation of a new version of SLIP, based on Google Maps Engine is underway. The workshops
held in June introduced the new SLIP concept and captured project opportunities for Early Adopter
organisations to progress over the second half of the 2013 calendar year.
SLIP information sessions, to provide an update on the project progress, will be held at Landgate
Cloisters on 22 August, 26 September, 24 October and 21 November from 1 to 2pm. Anyone interested
can attend.
Rottnest Island Authority (David Robertson) has signed up as a SLIP future early adopter. They would like
to publish data via SLIP to the public. E.G. location of rental moorings, marine sanctuary boundaries.
Department of Transport (Steven James) is working with the SLIP team to set-up a restricted view
repository for the OSRA project.
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3.2
LIS: Managing Coastal Vulnerability - Marine Data Preparation (Rodney Hoath)
Ralph Talbot-Smith was appointed as the MCV project manager. Ralph handed out a data priority list
which identifies the main data custodian contact. Ralph will be meeting with each data custodian to
discuss the condition of the data and quantify the work involved. This information will be built into the
MCV work plan and used to priories the datasets. Two GIS project officers will be recruited in October.
3.3
Strategic Capture
The SLICP 2013/14 program has been endorsed by WALIS Council in May 2013. The 2012/13 round of
the State Land Information Capture Program (SLICP) concluded in June with the capture of aerial
imagery for 2012/13 completed over priority regional areas. This new imagery is progressively being
made available through SLIP.
In April 2013, Aerometrex (Aero3DProTM) completed 3D point cloud capture of Port Hedland &
Karratha as a pilot for 3D models which was funded through LIS. This will be delivered through the
New SLIP, together with 3D building models for the Perth CBD. This project is expected to be
completed by September / October and will deliver customised 3D Google Earth (globe) applications
for the Pilbara Region and Perth CBD.
LiDAR capture – CAP grant
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/19118.asp
The initial Northern Agriculture Capture Council (NACC) proposal, endorsed by WALIS Council at the
April meeting, was to contribute $60,000 to a first phase of the project covering Cape Burney to
Oakajee. However, post submission, changes to the Department of Transport Coastal Adaption and
Protection (CAP) Grant Program due to Sate Government cost reduction measures have resulted in
significantly less funding being available for this initiative. As a result amendments to both the scale of
the initiative and funding model have been adapted. A smaller capture area is being proposed, with a
lower overall value with an increase in the self funded component. The table below outlines the key
alterations to the proposed funding for the initiative.
Original
(Cape Burney to Oakajee)
Current Self Funding Position:
City of Greater Geraldton
Geraldton Port Authority
Total:
Self Funding Short Fall (SLICP Request)
CAP Grant Application:
Total Value of Initiative:
$ 30,000
$ 60,000
$ 90,000
$ 60,000
$ 450,000
$ 600,000
Revised (South Gates to
Drummonds Cove + Oakajee)
$ 30,000
$ 90,000
$ 120,000
$ 80,000
$ 200,000
$ 400,000
Terrestrial LiDAR data (1.2km inland) was captured for this area December 2012 by NACC. This data
will be utilised in conjunction with proposed capture to deliver digital terrain models of the greater
coastal region. In addition this data would compliment the 2009 coastal LiDAR Bathymetry capture
Cape Naturaliste to Two Rocks. For technical specification contact Mark Canny, Climate Change
Coordinator on 0448 939 040 Mark.Canny@nacc.com.au
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If successful the SLICP funding contribution would be drawn from LIS funding (i.e. not the nominal $1m
annual WALIS SLICP appropriation). The WALIS Council endorsed the $80K contribution and the
application was submitted on Friday 28 June. The outcome of the grant application is due August /
September. The person to contact is Karl Ilich Karl.Ilich@transport.wa.gov.au.
Notification received 13 September 2013: the application for funding was not ranked highly enough
compared to the other applications and therefore did not receive the funding at this time.

DFES (Mark Taylor) provided this feedback: This data will also be useful for coastal risk management
issues. DFES is interested in this type of information for many of the WA coastal towns in respect to
storm surge and Tsunami modelling. As such, while Geraldton is not one of the highest risk areas, the
data will still be of use for our risk modelling. We have previously identified this type of information
for consideration through the SLICP process but there has either not been the funds or broader agency
demands. This may help create that demand and precedent for future consideration for funding
through SLICP?
3.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
WALIS Forum 2013
 WALIS Forum 2013 will be held 7-8 November at the Crown complex in Perth.
 The Theme is: Integrate, Transform, Grow. This Forum will focus on how companies around the
world are using the power of location-based information and technology to integrate information
across their operations to transform and grow their business.
 Through a partnership arrangement between WALIS, the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
(SSSI) and Spatial Industries Business Association (SIBA) the WALIS Forum for 2013 will bring
together formerly separate conference and awards events.
Early Bird Registration Closes: Friday 30 August 2013 Full Registration at full cost is $899 includes
tea breaks and lunches for both days of the Forum, Business Leaders Breakfast, Welcome Reception
and Industry Showcase, WASEA Awards Dinner, name badge, program and delegate bag.
 Call for papers have be sent out – abstracts must be submitted by Monday 29 July (email 10 Jul)
 Looking for presentations that tell your story about how location information and technology has
been used by you, or a client, to integrate, transform and/or grow your business. Presentations to
be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions from delegates.
 Abstract can be done online
https://register.eecw.com.au/ei/cm.esp?id=583&pageid=_3T90KMUIL&showpage=login&src=eiscri
pt&cd=5225756729
Abstracts to be Microsoft Word format: maximum of 250 words at Arial 11 point font
The presenting authors name must be underlined and all author affiliations must be included
The abstract title must be typed in bold font (upper and lowercase only)
Once you have submitted your abstract online, you will receive an email containing your personal
access key. This access key can be used to enter the 'Speaker Zone' where you can view or make
changes to your submitted abstract.
 In addition to presentations, we welcome submissions for shorter presentations, ideas for
workshops and presentations with a commercial focus, as we will hold a range of innovative
sessions that cater to a wide audience.
 WALIS Forum 2013 will also take an innovative approach to sharing the experience of using location
information and technology as an alternative to the traditional ‘poster’ session. In the lead-up to
Forum, and building on interest in the recent GovHack event (www.govhack.org), we will be
providing an opportunity for those with a passion for invention and creativity to develop and
present exciting on-line applications that leverage location-based information from the Shared
Location Information System (SLIP) and other sources.
 Conference web site is http://www.walis.wa.gov.au/forum @WALIS_now #walisforum2013
WMG workshop Ideas for WALIS Forum
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 Purpose / Aim of the workshop
 Theme / Title
 Format - Workshop / Information seminar / Show & Tell / Discussion
 Urban Digital Elevation Modelling (UDEM) national project to produce a
digital elevation model of the coastline with a view to informing climate
change debate etc.
 http://www.crcsi.com.au/Research/Commissioned-Research/UDEM-for-CC
 update on the Vertical datum harmonisation across the littoral zone /
Vertical Datum Tool
 User requirements for bathymetric data collection and Bathymetry
Acquisition Technologies and Strategies
 Geoscience Australia Bathymetric Dataset
CRC SI
Mike Ridout
0417 908 180
mridout@crcsi.com.au
 NEDF audit again soon - GA - Director national elevation services
GA
Hamish Anderson
 What have you captured? – LiDAR acquisition
 Coastal and near marine shore study (Garry Middle)
Nathan Quadros
nquadros@crcsi.com.au
GA
Vivienne / Tia
 Update on Bunbury storm surge modelling
 Update on Busselton storm surge modelling
 DFES tsunami modelling
Vivienne / Tia
 Update on PROSPER
Agi / Russel
 CATAMI
 WA AODN
 Dampier Port Authority interactive web based planning tool for
infrastructure and land use
 WA PestWatch
Luke
 Managing Coastal Vulnerability Project
Rodney
 Rotnesst Island GIS
 High water mark determination – the outcome / result / conclusion
Emma Jackson / Shane Kearny
David Robertson
Xin
 DoT Bathymetry project (Ralph’s presentation at SSSI)
Rodney
 Oil spill Atlas
Emily
 UKCM (Under Keel Clearance Management ) system – web based tracking
system
Hydrographic office Collecting and Connecting maritime information to
improve maritime infrastructure
Hydro scheme - national charting and surveying program
Links with met ocean data service
Australian maritime safety authority - AMSA UKCM system
Brett Brace / Rod Nairn
Royal Australian navy
hydrographer
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Jenny / Mark
Shannon
Brett
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Previous presenters
WMG – WAMSI launch of WA ODN August 2012
Launch of WA Node of the Australian Ocean Data Network
IMOS
Improving quality and access to marine spatial data under the Location Information WALIS
Strategy
Collaborative and Annotation Tools for Analysis of Marine Imagery and Video
Luke
(CATAMI)
Port Geographe Study
James Holder DoT
Private industry perspective on marine data sharing
Dr Ray Steedman WAGOOS
WMG – WAMSI Turning Data into Knowledge Seminar Sep 2010
WA Node of Australian Ocean Data Network
Roger Proctor
Shared Environmental Assessment Knowledge (SEAK)
Rod Nowrejee
Water boundaries in WA’s spatial cadastral database
Murray Dolling
The Ningaloo Atlas
Ben Radford
Introduction to workshop including summary of existing data / portals
Luke Edwards
WALIS forum 2009 Seminar 1.5 hours - 10 min presentations followed by question panel
Developing marine research data management infrastructure in Western Australia
Luke Edwards WAMSI
WA coastal compartments - A geological framework for marine and coastal
Ian Eliot DoP / Chris Nutt DEC
management
WA Coast - A new information resource for Western Australian coastal managers
Bob Gozzard Geological Survey
Recent climate change impact assessments of the WA coast: Synthesis and Lessons Matt Eliot Ailbhe Travers
learned” Cottesloe, Mandurah, Scarborough
Coastal Management
Coastal adaption to climate change: Community views
Laura Stocker CUSP
WALIS forum 2008
ARC project overview
Melbourne Uni Phil Collier
Issues in defining the littoral zone
Nathan Quadros
Seamless SDI to facilitate the land/sea interface
The determination of natural boundaries in the marine environment
Pushing the Limits of the Law of the Sea Convention: Addressing Spatial and
Security Challenges in the sub-Antarctic
Cadastre and Marine environment
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5.
AGENCY REPORTS (Reports sent in and items discussed at the meeting)
5.1
Department of Transport – Marine Data (Rodney Hoath)
No new update
5.2
Department of Transport – Oil Spill Response (Emilly Wood)
No new update
5.3
Department of Planning - Policy (Vivienne Panizza / Tia Byrd)
No new update
5.4
Department of Parks and Wildlife (Mark Sheridan / Kathy Murray)
Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is now known as 1. Department of Parks and
Wildlife and 2. Department of Environment Regulation
5.5
Department of Fisheries (Brett)
No new update
5.6
Ports: Dampier (Shannon Browne)
No new update
5.7
Ports: Port Hedland (Pat Gethin)
No new update
5.8
Landgate (John Fenner / Allan Campbell)
No new update
5.9
WAMSI (Luke)
CATAMI - Continued progress, can login and test annotation tool - http://sandbox.catami.org/ and
latest new at the blog - http://catami-australia.blogspot.com.au/
5.10 WA IMOS (Agi)
No new update
5.10 Department of Water (Sophie)
DoW have both flood plain data and SWAN Coastal Lidar. The Swan Coastal LIDAR was completed on
25/08/2008, and the Northern Coastal Plain data was completed on 08/03/2013. The index will be
made available on SLIP
6.
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION
Brummer Grobbelaar, Geospatial Solutions Provider for AAM gave an overview of AAM’s Bathymetric
Capabilities for the offshore mapping environment. The Presentation is available on the WALIS
website.
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7.
7.1
GENERAL BUSINESS
Other business
Department of Minerals and Petroleum (DMP)
DMP is no longer in charge of offshore titles. All offshore data are now managed federally by
GeoScience Australia.
7.2
Events & News
 WA Coastal conference 30 July – 2 August 2013 – Esperance
http://www.2013wacoastalconference.com.au/
 Brett advised of a Webinar on a New Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Visualisation Tool to be
held on Tuesday 30 July: 3:30pm – 5:00pm and Friday 2 August: 10am – 11:30am.
RSVP by emailing lucy.mcgarva@climatechange.gov.au
The VisTool has been developed through the Coastal Urban Digital Elevation Modelling (UDEM)
project, to show inundation from sea level rise, storm surge and tides and builds on a pilot that was
released to governments in 2011. Through the UDEM project, state and territory governments
invested significantly in the acquisition of high resolution LiDAR data which underpins the
inundation modelling shown in the VisTool. Further background information regarding the VisTool
is attached, including screenshots that demonstrate its functionality.
8.
9.
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Tuesday 23 July 2013
Tuesday 15 October 2013
(WAS 17 September)
Tuesday 19 November 2013
2 - 4 pm
2 - 4 pm
2 - 4 pm
2 - 4 pm
1 – 4 pm
NO Meeting
Dept of Planning William Street Perth
Dept of Fisheries St Georges Terrace Perth
Landgate, Midland, 1 Midland square,
WALIS conference room
Landgate, Midland / Cloisters
NEW AND ONGOING ACTION ITEMS
No new action items
Meeting
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Actions from previous meetings
Who
Status / Update