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The highest quality data and information is a fundamental requirement for those wanting to respond to 21st century challenges.  The analysis of spatial information, in particular, is essential to support strategic decision making in the areas of environmental management, planning and urban development.

GHD has extensive experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to acquire, compile, manipulate, interpret and visualise spatial data in numerous ways to reveal patterns, relationships and trends.  This information is used to support, inform and enhance operational efficiencies and resource planning.  We have a strong track record in the research and development of GIS applications and work closely with integrated, multi disciplinary teams to provide comprehensive spatial solutions specific to your needs.

We’ll provide personal service to you, offering innovative and effective GIS approaches.  Our team can be involved at all stages of project delivery – from planning and project management, through to data acquisition, processing, modelling, reporting, map production and web deployment.

Work with us and get a grip on GIS.

Services

  • Spatial data presentation and cartography
  • Constraints analysis and multiple criteria analysis
  • Site and corridor selection
  • Data capture, processing and management
  • Environmental modelling
  • Visibility analysis and visual impact assessment
  • 3D modelling
  • Utility and transport network analysis
  • Remote sensing and image analysis
  • Project management
  • GIS training
  • Web GIS and multimedia
  • Business analysis and GIS implementation
  • Database design and system development


To talk spatial sciences, contact:

Carolyn Pappin
T: +61 7 4633 8000
E: Carolyn Pappin

North Stradbroke Island Fire Access Review

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The integration and provision of high quality spatial data relating to fire access is a fundamental requirement for decision makers making plans for wildfire suppression and in the development of fire prevention strategies. 

Redland City Council commissioned GHD to undertake a review of fire access for North Stradbroke Island. The primary intent of  was to determine, on a strategic basis, appropriate standards of fire access for the area.  This was achieved via an assessment of the current extent and standard of fire access, followed by the development of a series of rules to enable prioritisation of future upgrades and new works. 

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Recyclable Materials Transportation - Spatial Decision Support System

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The large distances between major population centres in Queensland pose a challenge to the efficient movement of recyclable materials. These large distances impact on existing recovery facilities or recycling plants and affect the overall viability of this recycling industry, with low incentives for shires to operate such schemes and private recyclers to collect material from these areas.

Transport costs vary as a proportion of all costs associated with the recycling of waste materials. But they are typically 30-60 percent of the overall costs of recycling.

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Vegetation Mapping Extension Study

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Challenge

The effect of urban expansion on the natural environment has the potential to significantly impact the conservation of significant vegetation communities. Particular types of vegetation, both remnant and non-remnant, have specific relevance to conservation planning and bush fire hazard management. Accurate vegetation mapping is of considerable importance in minimising a range of potential impacts on vegetation communities and providing adequate decision support for management and conservation planning in the midst of urban expansion and development.

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Carolyn Pappin

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Carolyn Pappin is an award-winning professional and manages our Toowoomba regional office. She is also our Service Line Leader for Spatial Sciences and leads a team of more than 100 staff across GHD’s international network to deliver business and technical solutions to industry. With 18 years consulting, research and private/public sector experience, Carolyn has deployed hundreds of GIS solutions to support strategic decision making within the context of natural resource management, planning, infrastructure and community development in Australia, the Pacific, Asia, South America and the United Kingdom. Her extensive industry experience includes advanced spatial analysis, including site and corridor selection, scientific visualisation, GIS capacity building and implementation planning, spatial project management and information management. As a Churchill Fellow, Carolyn has undertaken advanced visualisation research at Oxford Brookes University and Harper Collins in the United Kingdom. She continues to contribute to the spatial industry as Chair of the Downs GIS and Remote Sensing Group and Technical Advisory Committee member for the Bachelor of Spatial Sciences program at the University of South Queensland.

Carolyn is a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional - Asia Pacific (GISP-AP) and brings significant experience to the planning, scoping and delivery of spatial information solutions.

Position: Service Line Leader Spatial Sciences
Spatial Sciences Office Manager, Toowoomba
Tel: 61 7 4633 8000

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