BoP LASS Ltd
“COUNCILS PARTNERING FOR VALUE AND SERVICE”
New Aerial Photography for Bay of Plenty
BOPLASS Ltd and NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd have announced the letting of a $1.656
million dollar contract on behalf of seven councils for aerial photography in the Bay of
Plenty. The contract is one of the largest ever let in New Zealand and is part of a
programme designed to provide regular updates of imagery for Bay of Plenty
Regional Council, Rotorua District Council, Tauranga City Council, Whakatane
District Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Kawerau District Council, and
Opotiki District Council.
Glenn Snelgrove Chairman of BOPLASS Ltd said today that the contract is for the
provision of ortho-rectified photography for urban, rural and coastal areas in the Bay
of Plenty. The initial images will be captured during the flying season this summer by
NZ Aerial Maps using up to three aircraft fitted with special cameras. These images
will then be processed to produce a photographic mosaic providing a seamless view
to a required scale.
Aerial photography is an important tool for councils in understanding land use,
development, and topographical changes to assist in planning for the future. The
images will also be ultimately available to ratepayers and other interested parties.
NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd based in Hastings is a significant provider of commercial
imagery with contracts in New Zealand and a number of countries overseas. David
Morris, NZAM General Manager said that the company is very pleased to win the
tender and they look forward to working with the BOPLASS Councils.
BOPLASS Ltd is a council owned company set up by the councils in the Bay of
Plenty and Gisborne Regions to facilitate collaboration between councils and the
provision of shared services. The company has already had significant success with
other projects and provided substantial savings for its nine participating councils,
seven of which are involved in this project.
For further information contact:
Ross Carter
Chief Executive Officer
BOPLASS Ltd
Ross.Carter@boplass.govt.nz
07 577 7200 Ext 7310
www.boplass.govt.nz
David Morris
General Manager
NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd
david.morris@nzam.com