Enterprise Spatial Data Platform Transformation

As part of the larger Enterprise Spatial Platform, Spatial Vision was able to test and develop the metadata platform Metashare in collaboration with DEECA and CSIRO. The finished platform is a modern metadata portal that will be used by Victorian government data custodians and business stakeholders for years to come.

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Customer Organisation

Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA)

Customer Profile

DEECA are focused on creating a liveable, inclusive and sustainable Victoria with thriving natural environments – where the community is at the centre of everything they do.

https://www.deeca.vic.gov.au/

The Issue

The Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has successfully transitioned its Enterprise Spatial Platforms and Services from an on-premise data centre to the AWS Cloud, establishing new spatial capabilities. This transformation involved a comprehensive redesign and re-build of core services for both internal and external users. The program has delivered cost-effective, reliable, scalable, and recoverable platforms, ensuring easy access to critical spatial data, supporting informed decisions about Victoria’s natural and built environment. At the heart of this transformation is the Enterprise Spatial Data Platform, comprising the Vector, Raster, and Metadata platforms.

Spatial Vision’s role in this large project was to assess, design and deliver spatial metadata cataloguing via the open source GeoNetwork platform, known within the DEECA platform as Metashare. Metadata is crucial to spatial data infrastructure because it provides essential information about the data’s origin, quality, format, and usage, ensuring that users can effectively discover, understand and utilise spatial datasets.

“I want to thank you all for making our vision for an Enterprise Spatial Data Platform a reality and for the quality of outcome that has been recognised as the
winner of this year’s Geospatial Victoria Technical Excellence Award.”

Anthony Draga, Manager Enterprise Spatial Services, DEECANPWS

gca award winner

The Approach

Spatial Vision was first contracted by NPWS to prepare a procurement roadmap and business case for Elements 2. This project involved engagement with critical stakeholders to understand the rationale for change and
the scope of Elements 2. The consultation revealed the significant business reasons driving the need for replacing the existing system. The project delivered the case for change and a twelve-step roadmap for NPWS to become procurement ready in 12 months.

Spatial Vision was subsequently contracted to document the business requirements for all components of the new system to support procurement of Elements 2. The processes and data required to support bushfire and
hazard reduction management and responses to other non-fire incidents such as whale strandings, are quite complex and unique. The Spatial Vision team undertook extensive analysis of available documentation and
consultation with NPWS officers across the state to consider the business workflow and information needs of the NPWS and external agencies.

The seven-month project delivered business workflow processes and functional requirements for six modules of work practices:
• Hazard Reduction
• Bushfire Management
• Marine Wildlife
• Miscellaneous Incidents
• Alerts and Closures
• Duty Officer Allocation and Notification

To support NPWS to become procurement ready, the work also delivered overall system business (nonfunctional) requirements and Risk Mitigation Plan.

The Outcome

Resilient, modernised platform
A resilient, modern cloud-based metadata platform customised for the Victorian government.
Stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder driven business decisions and customisations.
Centralised portal
A centralised, accessible metadata portal for Victorian spatial datasets.

Each of you have made a significant contribution to its success and have been duly recognised for your hard work and dedication to the task. I cannot thank you all enough for your effort, flexibility and collaboration throughout.

Anthony Draga, Manager Enterprise Spatial Services, DEECA

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