NSW Water Theme


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WGS 84 service aligned to GDA94This dataset has spatial reference [WGS 84 ≈ GDA94] which may result in misalignments when viewed in GDA2020 environments. A similar service with a ‘multiCRS’ suffix is available which can support GDA2020, GDA94 and WGS 84 ≈ GDA2020 environments.In due course, and allowing time for user feedback and testing, it is intended that the original service name will adopt the new 'multiCRS' functionality.
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Content TitleNSW Water ThemeContent TypeHosted Feature LayerDescriptionThe Water theme is based on hydrology which is the study of the movement, distribution and quality of water. This includes the hydrologic cycles, water resources and environmental watershed sustainability.Hydrology includes surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage basin management and water quality where water plays the central role.Water (surface water and groundwater) is concerned with information as aligned with the definitions under the Water Act 2007.This theme includes Hydrology elements which are described as:Surface Water - water in a watercourse, lake or wetland or any water flowing over or lying on land, either after having precipitated naturally after rain or having risen to the surface naturally from underground.Groundwater - water occurring at a place below ground that has been pumped, diverted or released to that place for the purpose of being stored there. Does not include water held in underground tanks, pipes or other works.Data in Water theme includesAncillary Hydro PointBoreLockRapidsSpringTidal Limit MarkerWaterfallDissipation pointRegulatorRiver GaugeBarriersSinkCoastlineMean High Water MarkMean Low Water MarkFuzzy Extent Water AreaBay-likeRiver-like AreaSea-likeFuzzy Extent Water LineRiver-likeHydro AreaWatercourse: Natural Waterbody, Canal-DrainWater body Area: Man-made Waterbody, Natural WaterbodyHydro LineNatural Watercourse AreaCanal DrainSpillwayRaceTunnel-SiphenConnectorHydro PointNatural Made WaterbodyMan Made WaterbodyNamed Water CourseNamed Water CourseWater security is one of Australia’s major challenges. The benefits of using these nationally consistent data products include analysis, improved operational practices and policy decision making.Initial Publication Date22/04/2020Data Currency01/01/3000Data Update FrequencyOtherContent SourceData provider filesFile TypeESRI File Geodatabase (*.gdb)Attribution© State of New South Wales (Spatial Services, a business unit of the Department of Customer Service NSW). For current information go to spatial.nsw.gov.auData Theme, Classification or Relationship to other DatasetsNSW Water Theme of the Foundation Spatial Data Framework (FSDF)AccuracyThis dataset was captured by utilising the best available source at a variety of scales and accuracies, ranging from 1:500 to 1:250 000 according to the National Mapping Council of Australia, Standards of Map Accuracy (1975). Therefore, the position of the feature instance will be within 0.5mm at map scale for 90% of the well-defined points. That is, 1:500 = 0.25m, 1:2000 = 1m, 1:4000 = 2m, 1:25000 = 12.5m, 1:50000 = 25m and 1:100000 = 50m. A program to upgrade the spatial location and accuracy of data is ongoing.Spatial Reference System (dataset)GDA94Spatial Reference System (web service)EPSG:3857WGS84 Equivalent ToGDA94Spatial ExtentFull StateContent LineageFor additional information, please contact us via the Spatial Services Customer HubData ClassificationUnclassifiedData Access PolicyOpenData QualityFor additional information, please contact us via the Spatial Services Customer HubTerms and ConditionsCreative CommonsStandard and SpecificationOpen Geospatial Consortium (OGC) implemented and compatible for consumption by common GIS platforms. Available as either cache or non-cache, depending on client use or requirement.  Data CustodianDCS Spatial Services346 Panorama AveBathurst NSW 2795Point of ContactPlease contact us via the Spatial Services Customer HubData AggregatorDCS Spatial Services346 Panorama AveBathurst NSW 2795Data DistributorDCS Spatial Services346 Panorama AveBathurst NSW 2795Additional Supporting InformationData DictionariesTRIM Number   

Tags: Ancillary Hydro Point, Bay Like, Bore, Coastline, FeatureServer, Fuzzy Extent Water Area, Fuzzy Extent Water Line, Groundwater, Hydo, Hydro Area, Hydro Line, Hydro Point, NSW-Water-Theme, Named Water Course, River, River Like, Spring, Surface Water, Surface water, Tidal Limit Marker, Water, bay like, fuzzy, waterfall
Organization: Spatial Services (DCS)