GIS/Mapping
What is a GIS?
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool used to map and analyze features and occurrences. GIS technology integrates common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps. These abilities distinguish GIS from other information systems and make it valuable to a wide range of public and private enterprises for explaining occurrences, predicting outcomes, and planning strategies. To learn more about GIS and how it works, see Wikipedia for an explanation of GIS.
What is Engineering doing with GIS?
Engineering Support Services GIS section is responsible for developing and maintaining the City base map (Cadastral) and utilities. Examples of this data include aerial photography, city streets, parcels, sewer, storm, water, streetlights, sidewalks and many other data layers.
Engineering uses GIS in many diverse ways, from developing highly accurate city-wide base maps, to performing complex analysis and modeling for its infrastructure.
What information is available through GIS for the public?
The Engineering Support Services GIS section also provides this data through this webpage. Select the Digital Data or Hardcopy Mapping link to access the latest datasets available in a variety of digital formats. You can contact us for specific information regarding the projects and/or data available on the website on our contact page.
The City's utility information is available for viewing through our on-line mapping application called CityMap. This data is available in a variety of digital formats such as AutoCAD .dwg and .dwf, ESRI .shp, and other data file formats from our internal data download page or through our offices. To obtain this data please contact Engineering Support at engineeringinfo@nanaimo.ca or call the Engineering Office directly at 250-755-4409.
All of these efforts go to meeting our Corporate Asset Management goals.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of Asset Management is to help preserve, protect and enhance the quality of life in Nanaimo by systematically managing the City's assets in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner.
Goals:
- To provide levels of service to meet the needs of the community.
- To provide an Asset Management process that is effective, achievable and efficient.
- To enable the collection, coordination, sharing and communication of information.
- To develop operating, maintenance and capital financial plans that support the defined level of service.
- To manage the assets in a sustainable manner.
