IoT & CLOUD COMMUNICATION // PARTNER SOLUTIONS
RECREATING SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND IN THE DIGITAL WORLD South East Queensland (SEQ) is a region of unmatched potential, with the ability to combine its natural assets, people, economic opportunity and liveability to deliver a significant contribution to the state and national economy. It is a region that is expected to see a lot of investment over the next few years and there are critical infrastructure projects that are currently ongoing in the region, from the NSW border to the Gold Coast, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
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he SEQ region’s idea to develop a City Deal was commercial and tourism centres, and these 3D assets will help the first of its kind in Australia and contributed to shape a larger digital twin for the region, which the State and the Australian Government including the concept Federal Governments are working on as part of a SEQ City in its Smart Cities Plan in 2016. The City Deal aims Deal. One of the critical aspects for the region’s development to benefit more than three million residents and paves the is transport infrastructure, and these 3D models will underpin way for a prosperous and sustainable future for generations the planning involved in upgrading multiple road, rail and to come. At the core of this deal is a vision to transform airport links across the region, mainly connecting the Gold regional connectivity to address congestion, Coast and Sunshine Coast ignite future employment potential and build regions to the commercial lifestyle destinations. hub of Brisbane. There are high-impact infrastructure projects Instead of numerous "The street level 3D data is awesome. in the SEQ region including the Gold Coastdevelopment projects Brisbane Transport Upgrade, Cross River Rail, commissioning 3D data, We appreciate the partnership and the new airport in the Sunshine Coast the government’s foresight between Sunshine Coast Council, region, among others. makes sure that all critical DNRME and Aerometrex to deliver projects can utilise the such a great set of industry-leading 3D ASSETS SHAPING DIGITAL TWINS information and make These infrastructure projects are being proactive decisions, products to the government and the supported by vast amounts of 3D data that minimising delays and community. Our internal stakeholders has been captured and processed for the costly rework. consisting of senior management are region, with the support of government departments at really impressed with the quality" different levels. – Mike Symonds, Project Manager, SCC The region is a combination of extremely important
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