A national strategy for cadastral reform and innovation in Australia called Cadastre 2034 – Powering Land & Real Property was launched at Locate 15 in Brisbane and is now available for public viewing.
Developed by the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ICSM), the strategy recognises that current cadastral systems do not adequately identify the location and extent of all rights, restrictions and responsibilities related to land and property.
Responding to community expectations that such information be readily available, the primary focus of the strategy is the incorporation of these rights, responsibilities and restrictions into cadastral systems. This includes embracing the use of 3 and 4 dimensional capabilities to represent property both above and below the ground.
ICSM claims that the strategy does not call for immediate and extensive shifts in existing practices and acknowledges Australia’s world class cadastral systems and the expectation that cadastres provide ongoing certainty of ownership within appropriate regulatory frameworks.
“A key element of this strategy is to ensure the longevity of our cadastral systems,” said Michael Burdett, ICSM Chair. “This requires a strong commitment to improving the management and sharing of cadastral information and the dedication to preserve this valuable resource for future generations.”
The strategy is the result of an extended consultation process involving government, industry and the community. Michael Burdett expressed his thanks to all of the individuals, organisations and businesses who took part in the consultation and provided their experience, visions and ideas for the future. “Without these contributions we simply would not have been able to develop a strategy that targets the right issues,” he said.
“Close collaboration with industry is vital and the hard work required to deliver on this strategy can only succeed through the collective endeavours of the surveying and spatial community.”
To access Cadastre 2034: Powering Land and Real Property, visit the ICSM website.
