AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Central Highlands Water Water Mains

Data containing water mains in the Central Highland Water service area.Please note: Although Central Highlands Water takes great care in managing its data, we make no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Any person or group that uses this data does so at its own risk and should make their own assessment and investigations as to the suitability and/or application of the data. Central Highlands Water shall not be liable in any way to any person or group for loss of any kind including damages, costs, interest, loss of profits or special loss or damage, arising from any use, error, inaccuracy, incompleteness or other defect in this data.

Tags: CHW_Open_Water_Data, network, pipes, water
Organization: Central Highlands Water
Urban Development Program - Major Residential Redevelopments Sites 2022

The Urban Development Program (UDP) monitors and reports on major residential redevelopment projects across metropolitan Melbourne. Major redevelopment projects are those comprising ten or more dwellings. Data is collected from administrative and commercial data sources and through analysis of aerial imagery.
These include projects which may have an existing planning permit, or are in the planning processes, those that are current under construction, as well as potential longer term projects on sites that local councils have identified for residential purposes.
A timing classification is attributed to each project based on commercial data sources, consultation with local councils, and the stage the project has reached in the planning process. The Urban Development Program reports on major redevelopment projects using the following categories:

*Completed - Projects completed from Jan 2021 to Jan 2022
*Under Construction - Projects under construction at Jan 2022
*Firm - Projects that have been approved and/or taking sales enquires and registrations. 
*Likely - Projects that are within the planning process, projects with recently lapsed planning permits, projects that have been sold with a recent planning permit
*Possible - Early indicator of the location of future major redevelopment projects or projects that have been inactive for a number of years.

While the UDP acknowledges a proportion of proposed projects may be abandoned or delayed, the classification process provides an indicator of available supply provided there is sufficient demand. In addition, it is acknowledged there are also sites within the established parts of Melbourne that may be suitable for residential development into the future but have not yet been identified. The UDP will continue to report on these sites as they are identified for redevelopment for residential purposes.
It should also be noted that the timings attached to these projects are indicative. Construction rates can be cyclical in nature, and highly dependent on underlying demand and pre-sales, economic cycles and industry capacity. This can mean that stated development intentions will vary from on the-ground construction activity over time and by location.

Tags: Planning cadastre, Structure
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning
Interpreted Lava Flows (1:500,000), Geological Interpretation of Geophysical Features Arc

This dataset contains Lava flows that have been interpreted either from intersections in drill holes or from magnetic responses.

The dataset is accompanied by other datasets representing geological boundaries, major faults, lesser faults, dykes and the basin edges.


References:

MOORE, D.H., 2002. Eastern and central Gippsland Basin, southeast Australia: basement interpretation and basin links. Victorian Initiative for Minerals and Petroleum Report 69, Department of Natural Resources and Environment. 

MOORE, D.H., 2002. Basement-basin relationships in the Otway Basin, Victoria, Australia. Victorian Initiative for Minerals and Petroleum Report 78, Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

SIMONS B.A., & MOORE, D.H., 1999. Victoria 1:1 000 000 Pre-Permian Geology. Geological Survey of Victoria.

Tags: Geoscientific information
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
FMQF Features on Crown Land

The Former Mines and Quarries Project (2022 to 2025) created a process to extract data from many WOVG datasets in order to collate all these features into an inventory. of Mining and Quarrying Features such as Mine Shafts or Quarries. It includes a considerable number of new features collected from LIDAR analysis. 
Feeder Datasets include:
ABANDONED_MINES
ACTIVE_CONTAM
FMQF
FMQF_LIDAR
FOI_POINT
FOI_POLYGON
HERITAGE_INVENTORY
HERITAGE_REGISTER
HIST100_POINT
MINERALS.MINSITE
MULLOCK100_POLYGON
RECWEB_HISTORIC_RELIC
MINERALS.SHAFT

The following link provides all documentation behind the database that was used to create this dataset: https://earthresources.efirst.com.au/product.asp?pID=1353&cID=71

For further information email fmqf@deeca.vic.gov.au

Tags: Environment
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Aquifer Salinity - Basal

This dataset contains groundwater salinity information for boreholes which had terminated at least 5m and no more than 50m above bedrock. The bores have been extracted predominantly from the Groundwater Management System (GMS) and the State Observation Bore Network (SOBN).
 
It should be noted that the analysis undertaken with the salinity data was only of a preliminary nature and should be treated with a critical approach. Local validation of the data (e.g. screen depths) needs to be undertaken in detail.
 
The dataset was compiled by GHD to inform the report 'Potential Influences of Geological Structures on Groundwater Flow Systems' for DEPI's Secure Allocation Future Entitlements (SAFE) Project.

Tags: Geoscientific information, Inland waters
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Index of Estuarine Condition Estuarine Fringing Vegetation

IEC2021_ FRINGING _VEG is the spatial representation of fringing vegetation used in the calculation of Index of Estuarine Condition (IEC) scores. In the context of the IEC, 'fringing vegetation' refers to the vegetation which grows above the permanently inundated portion of the estuary but within the zone of influence of the more-or-less saline estuarine waters. It includes vegetation in intertidal areas and riparian areas in the estuary but not subtidal vegetation (see Sinclair and Kohout 2018 for more precise working definitions of vegetation zones). In the field, the extent of the fringing vegetation and any built structures that impinge on it were mapped (by annotating an aerial photograph). Fringing vegetation was mapped according to Ecological Vegetation Classes (EVC) (https://www.environment.vic.gov.au/biodiversity/bioregions-and-evc-benchmarks) and subjectively classified into areas of different condition with reference to vegetation structure, weediness and land use. Each patch of vegetation that could be accessed was scored for its degree of invasion by perennial weeds and its structural resemblance to a relevant benchmark (https://www.environment.vic.gov.au/biodiversity/bioregions-and-evc-benchmarks). Additional observations were recorded on the score sheet, relating to `Health of the dominant plant species¿ and `Extent of engineered hydrological modifications¿. Scores were estimated for the areas that could not be observed. These estimated scores were based on the areas that were observed. The areas of all relevant polygons were calculated, and a score produced for each metric (IEC Report 2021).

Tags: Inland waters, Oceans
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Apiary rights and Bee farm and range licences

This layer plays a key role in the management of Victoria's Public and Government Land. 

All Apiary licence sites, including Bee farm and Range licences and Temporary Apiary rights, as defined by Crown Land Management (CLM), are included in this layer. There are a number of sites that may NOT be recorded in this layer because they do not have a valid "Tenure-ID" to assign to the site. A fair bit of data quality work has been done (April - May 2007) in updating this layer to include some VACANT sites that were previously not ever shown. 

More data quality work has been completed in January - February 2009 with a number of sites from Gippsland and South West areas added in. One new field called SITE_WC which is the Site Workcentre number used in Gippsland has been added in. Another field that relates to Zoning information for Apiary Management Plans is also included (FEB 09).

The Apiary licence points that are within this layer, have been reconciled against Departmental records. All points have attached a "Tenure number" to the TENURE_ID field where the area is licenced. A "Tenure code" is also attached to the TENURE_CODE field and determines the type of Apiary licence and which Act the licence falls under. 

The TENURE_ID & TENURE_CODE fields are used as a key into the LIMS text system (PORTAL) for further details.

Tags: Environment, Society
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Open Space for Everyone 30 Year Investment Framework Measures - Healthier Biodiversity

The 30 Year Investment Opportunities Framework will guide investment in the development of Melbourne’s metropolitan open space system.
The Framework responds to the following issues identified in the Open Space for Everyone Strategy:
•	There is an existing inequity of access to open space provision across the metropolitan area.
•	The current measures used to define this inequity are quantitative only, and is based on out-of-date data. 
•	There is currently no alternative cost effective and replicable, decision- making framework that considers qualitative and quantitative spatial data and information sources. 
•	Consequently, there is also no evidence-based metropolitan wide guidance as to ‘where to invest and why’ that would help address current inequity and respond to emerging needs.
•	Melbourne doesn’t have an integrated, metropolitan-wide investment plan that identifies regional and landscape scale gaps in the network across municipal boundaries. 
The Framework
The Framework is a planning and investment tool that will be used by State Government, Local Government and Land Managers to prioritise funding to open space projects that have the greatest impact on health and wellbeing, creating a healthier biodiversity, responding to climate change and delivering social and economic benefits.
The Framework aligns to the Open Space for Everyone Strategy. Decision making criteria have been developed as qualitative and quantitative measures for the four Strategy goals:
•	Improved community health and wellbeing.
•	Healthier biodiversity.
•	Enhanced climate change resilience.
•	Maximised economic and social benefits.

Tags: Economy, Environment, Health, Society
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Victorian Coastal Inundation Sea Level Rise Storm Tide 2040

The Victorian Coastal Inundation Dataset (the product) is a digital dataset consisting of eight spatial layers modelling the extent of land subject to coastal inundation due to projected sea level rise and storm tide from 2009 to 2100.
This product is recommended for use at a scale of approximately 1:75,000 or less detail to reflect the limitations in the modelling and the recommended catchment to regional scale of inundation assessments with this product. The product is NOT suitable for assessments of potential risks at property level.

The datasets available are:
Sea Level Rise:
- SLR00CM_2009 - Current (2009) sea level 
- SLR20CM_2040 - Projected 20cm sea level rise by 2040 
- SLR47CM_2070 - Projected 47cm sea level rise by 2070 
- SLR82CM_2100 - Projected 82cm sea level rise by 2100 

Storm tide (1-in-100 year) with added wind forcing plus sea level rise
- SLR00CM_ST_2009 - Current (2009) inundation to 1-in-100 year storm tide level 
- SLR20CM_ST_2040 - Inundation to 1-in-100 year storm tide level with storm surge increased by 6% plus 20 cm sea level rise 
- SLR47CM_ST_2070 - Inundation to 1-in-100 year storm tide level with storm surge increased by 13% plus 47 cm sea level rise 
- SLR82CM_ST_2100 - Inundation to 1-in-100 year storm tide level with storm surge increased by 19% plus 82 cm sea level rise

Interactive Map:- Hydra site decommissioned on 25/10/2022 as requested by the site owner.
http://mapshare.maps.vic.gov.au/gvh270hydra/
> Future Coasts (Modelled)

This data has been computed to support the Victorian Governments Future Coasts Project.

Tags:  atmosphere,  meteorology, Climatology
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Vicmap Index

This product contains line, & polygon features delineating various current governement and industry indices, excluding Melway. It is a combination of a number of data sets that are a part of the Vicmap Index suite of products.
Data sets in Vicmap Index are listed below. See their metadata entries for more detailed metadata.

Framework:
FR_FRAMEWORK_AREA_POLYGON
FR_FRAMEWORK_AREA_LINE

Vicmap Topographic Index
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_SPECIAL
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_100D
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_50D
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_50S
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_30DA3
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_30DA4
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_25D
VICMAP_MAPINDEX_25S

Spatial Vision's Vicmap Mapbook Index

MAPBOOK_MAPINDEX_150_ED6
MAPBOOK_MAPINDEX_100_ED6
MAPBOOK_MAPINDEX_50_ED6
MAPBOOK_MAPINDEX_20_ED6
MAPBOOK_MAPINDEX_15_ED6

MAPBOOK_PAGEGRID_150_ED6
MAPBOOK_PAGEGRID_100_ED6
MAPBOOK_PAGEGRID_50_ED6
MAPBOOK_PAGEGRID_20_ED6
MAPBOOK_PAGEGRID_15_ED6

Vicroads Index
VICROADS_MAPINDEX_250_ED8
VICROADS_MAPINDEX_100_ED8
VICROADS_MAPINDEX_25_ED8
VICROADS_PAGEGRID_250_ED8
VICROADS_PAGEGRID_100_ED8
VICROADS_PAGEGRID_25_ED8

Tags: Boundaries
Organization: Department of Transport and Planning
Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA) Scientific name Synonyms

This table contains a snapshot list of published scientific name synonyms from the Victorian Biodiversity Atlas (VBA). The VERS_DATE (version date) column indicates data currency.

All scientific synonyms (SYN_NAME field) have been matched to their current taxonomic concept. Synonyms may have multiple matches where a concept has been split in the past, and multiple synonyms may map to a single current concept due to re-classifications.

The main attributes in this table are the synonym scientific name and authority, and the current VBA taxon id, scientific name, common name, authority, conservation status, origin, growth form and taxon type.

Tags: Biota, Environment
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Victorian Land Use Information System 2010/2011

The Victorian Land Use Information System (VLUIS) dataset has been created by the Spatial Information Sciences Group of the Agriculture Research Division in the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport, and Resources. The method used to create VLUIS is significantly different to traditional methods used to create land use information and has been designed to create regular and consistent data over time. It covers the entire landmass of Victoria and separately describes the land tenure, land use and land cover for each cadastral parcel across the state, biennially for land tenure and use and annually for land cover; for each year from 2006 to 2015. The data is in the form of a feature class. 

To use the VLUIS data correctly it is important to understand the difference between the three components of VLUIS. The Guidelines for land use mapping in Australia: principles, procedures and definitions, Edition 3 published in 2006 by the Commonwealth of Australia, defines them as follows: 
Land tenure is the ownership and leasehold interests in land (VLUIS only reports ownership). Land use means the purpose to which the land cover is committed or the property type. Land cover refers to the physical surface of the earth, including various combinations of vegetation types, soils, exposed rocks and water bodies as well as anthropogenic elements, such as agriculture and built environments. 
The Victorian Land Use Information System (VLUIS) is an ongoing project designed to maintain and manage the Victorian land use mapping dataset.

The methodology is still being refined and as such the dataset is subject to improvements and the release of later versions. It is important you speak to the custodian to be advised of the technical details of the dataset and its utility for your desired use. 

Land cover classification accuracy varies between classes and the overall classification accuracy may be misleading in terms of the accuracy of an individual class. Users are asked to contact the data custodians for detailed class accuracy information if required for their purposes.

Irrigation activity is included when available. The data was not available in 2006-07 and there was incomplete coverage in 2012-13 and therefore the irrigation activity was not included in either of those datasets.

The dataset does not replace LandUse100 which is still valid for the time in which it was created (1996 - 2005).

A metadata statement, for the VLUIS 2010/11 product, and ESRI symbology files for the data can be freely downloaded from the VLUIS project page:
http://vro.depi.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/vluis


DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5061/dryad.n08t0

Tags: Farming, Society
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Vicmap Infrastructure - Power Line

DISCLAIMER: The information on the location of overhead power lines contained on this platform (Information) has not been verified or audited. It may contain inaccuracies, may not be complete and may not be fit for the purpose for which you are seeking to use or rely on it.
By accepting these terms and accessing or using the Information, you acknowledge and agree that:
(a) no representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information, or that the Information is up to date;
(b) no representation or warranty is given that the Information has been audited, verified or prepared with reasonable care;
(c) no party involved in the preparation of the Information takes any responsibility for any interpretation, opinion or conclusion that you may form as a result of examining the Information; and
(d) no party involved in the preparation of the Information is in any way liable for any loss of any kind (including, without limitation, damages, costs, interest, loss of profits, or special loss or damage) arising from an error, inaccuracy, incompleteness or similar defect in the Information or arising from any default, negligence or lack of care in relation to the preparation or provision of the Information (and you agree not to make any claim or commence or pursue any proceedings against any of them);
(e) You are making an independent assessment of the Information and it you will carry out, and rely solely on, your own investigation and analyses in relation to the Information, and verify all information on which it you intends to rely to your own satisfaction; and
(f) any reliance by you on any Information, or any use of any Information, is solely at your own risk.

The Data depicts the location of Victoria's distribution and transmission overhead powerline network, specifically: Transmission (TL), Sub-transmission (TR), High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) Vector line data.. The Data does not include service lines or private overhead powerlines.
Vicmap Infrastructure includes industrial and utility assets and facilities associated with administive and social governmental services such as pubic administrations, utilities & environmental monitoring.

Tags: Utilities communication
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Coastal Wave Model Statistics

Coastal Wave Model Statistics dataset is a high-resolution third-generation wave model based on unstructured grids. WAVEWATCH III was used to investigate the wave climate of Bass Strait and South-East Australia over the period 1981 to 2020. The model results are extensively validated against a network of coastal buoys and demonstrate that the model can capture the overall wave characteristics in this region. Analyses of model outputs across the 40-year period show that significant wave height has increased by approximately 5% and a slight counterclockwise rotation of peak wave direction has occurred with likely implications for coastal processes. Seasonal variations show higher significant wave height in winter compared to summer, which is driven by dominant Southern Ocean swell. The peak wave direction in the eastern region shifts from south-westerly in winter to south-easterly in summer. In autumn and winter, there is a statistically significant correlation between wave conditions and the Southern Annular Mode. During these seasons, a southward movement of Southern Ocean low pressure systems is associated with increased significant wave height, an increase in the peak wave period and a counterclockwise rotation of the peak wave direction.
1.	Liu, J., Meucci, A., Liu, Q., Babanin, A. V., Ierodiaconou, D., & Young, I. R. (2022), The wave climate of Bass Strait and south-east Australia. Ocean Modelling, 172, 101980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocemod.2022.101980.
2.	Tran, H. Q., Provis, D., & Babanin, A. V. (2021), Hydrodynamic Climate of Port Phillip Bay. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 9(8), 898. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse9080898

Tags: Oceans, Society
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Aquifer Salinity - Shallow

This dataset contains groundwater salinity information for boreholes which were less than 20m in depth and had terminated at least 30m above bedrock. The bores have been extracted predominantly from the Groundwater Management System (GMS) and the State Observation Bore Network (SOBN). 
It should be noted that the analysis undertaken with the salinity data was only of a preliminary nature and should be treated with a critical approach. Local validation of the data (e.g. screen depths) needs to be undertaken in detail.
 
The dataset was compiled by GHD to inform the report 'Potential Influences of Geological Structures on Groundwater Flow Systems' for DEPI's Secure Allocation Future Entitlements (SAFE) Project.

Tags: Geoscientific information, Inland waters
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Victorian Coastal Cliff Assessment - Risk Score - Short Term - Now to 2040

The Coastal Cliff Risk Score datasets evaluate the likelihood and consequence of cliff instability to support risk management in areas with coastal cliffs. This includes the classification of risk across the determined timeframes and climate change scenarios.

The dataset provides a second-pass, regional assessment providing a top-down coastal compartment view of risk which. The outputs of second-pass risk assessments can be used to support discussion among stakeholders regarding coastal erosion and instability risks, broader climate change risks and the development of adaptation pathways within Victoria’s coastal compartments. However, it should be noted that this assessment has been undertaken at a high level (regional/state-wide scale) and is not appropriate for local scale planning. The data from this assessment may be superseded by local scale and site-specific assessments undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced practitioner. The assessment is based on available data, tools and understanding of coastal processes.

The product is recommended for use at the statewide / regional scale along the Victorian coastline. Application of the data should be guided by the accompanying Victorian Coastal Cliff Assessment, Stage 2a technical report (Tonkin & Taylor 2025) read in conjunction with the Stage 1 technical report, combined with appropriate expert advice. The product is not suitable for individual property scale assessments. 

Further information is contained in the study report "Victorian Coastal Cliff Assessment, Stage 2a technical report", Tonkin & Taylor 2025.

Tags: Environment, Oceans
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action