NSW Foundation Spatial Data Framework

Department of Customer Service

Foundation spatial data is defined as “the authoritative geographic information that underpins, or can add significant value to, any other information. It supports evidence-based decisions across government, industry and the community”1. Criteria has been developed to determine non-foundation from foundation. To be classified as foundation, the spatial data must contain one or more of the following characteristics to be deemed ‘foundation’: • be geospatial • essential for public safety and wellbeing • critical for a national and state or government function • contribute significantly to economic, social and environmental sustainability.

NSW has adopted the ten data themes identified by ANZLIC. These are: 1. Administrative Boundaries 2. Land Parcel and Property 3. Geocoded Addressing 4. Transport 5. Positioning 6. Place Names 7. Elevation and Depth 8. Imagery 9. Water 10. Land Cover.

Data and Resources
PDF
NSW Foundation Spatial Data Framework V3.pdf
Additional Information
Field Value
Title NSW Foundation Spatial Data Framework
Date Published 06/09/2018
Last Updated 06/09/2018
Publisher/Agency Department of Customer Service
Licence Creative Commons Attribution
Update Frequency Other (specify in dataset description/notes)
Contact Point Spatial Services (DFSI)
SS-SpatialOperations@finance.nsw.gov.au
Temporal Coverage From 06/09/2018
Data Portal Data.NSW