Message from the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Land Title and Survey Authority of BC
repository in myLTSA will help streamline submissions for survey plans and dataset submissions. We are also continuing to invest in ParcelMap BC as an accurate and comprehensive resource for land surveyors, local governments, utilities and other organizations who rely on cadastral data. The current volume of survey plan datasets being submitted by land surveyors is among the highest on record and the ParcelMap BC operations team is hard at work ensuring timely updates to the ParcelMap BC fabric, as we know our customers rely on access to current information. We’re continuing to work on new enhancements to the parcel fabric, such as a project to add titled road parcels, and we’re evaluating future projects to bring continued improvements to ParcelMap BC customers. To date, over 75 organizations across BC have adopted ParcelMap BC as their spatial representation and we have developed a comprehensive collection of adoption resources to help organizations transition to ParcelMap BC.
Our collective ability to develop new ways of working has enabled land surveyors and LTSA to make strides to modernize our land survey systems. During the past few months in particular, I have been struck by our industry’s resilience and adaptability during periods of rapid change. I recognize that our ability to adapt is not the result of a single action but from a sustained, ongoing commitment to continual improvement, and I am gratified to work amongst such dedicated and committed professionals as land surveyors who take this commitment to heart. At LTSA, we appreciate the leading work that you do to keep our land title and survey systems operating efficiently and smoothly, and we will work to deliver new products, capabilities and policies to help you succeed. We will also continue to strengthen our core systems to ensure we remain leaders in the industry for many years to come. ✥
“Our collective ability to develop new ways of working has enabled land surveyors and LTSA to make strides to modernize our land survey systems.
Letter to the Editor of the Link
RE: Coordinate Cadastre In a recent email update to members, the ABCLS included a position paper on a Coordinate Cadastre for British Columbia. I agree whole-heartedly with the Association’s position as stated. People need certainty when it involves the extent of their land holdings. They need to be able to see, feel and trust that extent on the ground. And more importantly, they need to know the position on the ground is gospel. Fact is, a survey monument placed at each end of a boundary line, tells all. Rick Hargraves BCLS Life Member ✥
the LINK | April 2021
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