- Spatial WA program to speed up approvals and
delivery on key infrastructure projects
- New digital platform to improve access to
spatial data across WA
- Initial $140 million funding secured through
State Government's Digital Capability Fund
The Cook Labor Government
is investing $140 million to improve Western Australia's digital capabilities
to accelerate land development approvals and streamline delivery of key
infrastructure projects.
Spatial WA was approved through the State
Government's Digital Capability Fund, and the whole of government program was
developed by Landgate in consultation with more than 30 State Government agencies.
The Spatial WA digital platform will maximise the value of
the State's data by creating a spatially accurate 4D virtual representation
of the built and natural environment, supporting key Government priorities around
infrastructure delivery, planning reforms and emergency preparedness.
The technology will provide the ability to combine spatial
and non-spatial data to generate analytical insights, run predictive modelling,
and streamline digital workflows, with the potential to unlock significant savings
for the State.
By making precise
location data relating to roads, buildings, networks, pipelines and other
infrastructure readily available across agencies, Spatial WA can for example
help reduce wait times for planning applications, improve efficiency of
maintenance work, streamline land development, accelerate approvals processes
and increase community engagement on infrastructure projects.
The $140 million funding
will be provided through the State Government's Digital Capability Fund over 10
years.
More information is available on the Spatial WA program: www.spatialwa.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed to Lands Minister John
Carey:
"The launch of the
Spatial WA program marks an important milestone in better utilising technology
for the benefit of all Western Australians.
"The Spatial WA program
will not only enhance decision making processes, but it will also streamline
planning, accelerate access to land and provide investment confidence -
continuing our efforts to diversify the WA economy.
"This innovative program,
led by Landgate, has the potential to shape the future growth of Western
Australia."
Comments attributed to
Innovation and the Digital Economy Minister Stephen Dawson:
"The Cook Government is focused on developing ways to advance our digital
transformation and boost digital capabilities across all sectors of our State
to support Western Australians.
"We have invested significantly in the Spatial WA program and with the
support of more than 30 agencies this innovative and exciting digital platform
saves time, improves efficiency, streamlines processes and increases community
engagement on major infrastructure projects.
"Spatial WA empowers
agencies to work seamlessly together in a spatially accurate virtual
environment, ensuring informed decision-making and setting a new standard in
digital capabilities.
"Supported through the
Digital Capability Fund, this program is another fantastic example of the
fund's objective to drive more targeted investment in digital change across the
public sector and our State."
