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We have released a new GDA2020 version of our Foundational Spatial Data Framework (FSDF) datasets which replaces the current GDA94 version. This updated service aligns our spatial data with the national standard, improving accuracy, consistency, and compatibility with modern positioning technologies.

The previous service will remain available during the transition period as GDA94 services are retired, but users are encouraged to move to the new GDA2020 service as soon as practical.

NSW Water Theme - GDA2020 Service

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Content Title	NSW Water Theme - GDA2020 Service
Content Type	Hosted Feature Layer
Description	The Water theme is based on hydrology which is the study of the movement, distribution and quality of water. This includes the hydrologic cycles, water resources and environmental watershed sustainability. Hydrology includes surface hydrology, hydrogeology, drainage basin management and water quality where water plays the central role. Water (surface water and groundwater) is concerned with information as aligned with the definitions under the Water Act 2007. This theme includes Hydrology elements which are described as: Surface Water - water in a watercourse, lake or wetland or any water flowing over or lying on land, either after having precipitated naturally after rain or having risen to the surface naturally from underground. Groundwater - water occurring at a place below ground that has been pumped, diverted or released to that place for the purpose of being stored there. Does not include water held in underground tanks, pipes or other works. Data in Water theme includes Ancillary Hydro Point Bore Lock Rapids Spring Tidal Limit Marker Waterfall Dissipation point Regulator River Gauge Barriers Sink Coastline Mean High Water Mark Mean Low Water Mark Fuzzy Extent Water Area Bay-like River-like Area Sea-like Fuzzy Extent Water Line River-like Hydro Area Watercourse: Natural Waterbody, Canal-Drain Water body Area: Man-made Waterbody, Natural Waterbody Hydro Line Natural Watercourse Area Canal Drain Spillway Race Tunnel-Siphen Connector Hydro Point Natural Made Waterbody Man Made Waterbody Named Water Course Named Water Course Water security is one of Australia’s major challenges. The benefits of using these nationally consistent data products include analysis, improved operational practices and policy decision making.
Initial Publication Date	05/02/2020
Data Currency	01/01/3000
Data Update Frequency	Other
Content Source	Data provider files
File Type	ESRI File Geodatabase (*.gdb)
Attribution	© State of New South Wales (Spatial Services, a business unit of the Department of Customer Service NSW). For current information go to spatial.nsw.gov.au
Data Theme, Classification or Relationship to other Datasets	NSW Water Theme of the Foundation Spatial Data Framework (FSDF)
Accuracy	This dataset was captured by utilising the best available source at a variety of scales and accuracies, ranging from 1:500 to 1:250 000 according to the National Mapping Council of Australia, Standards of Map Accuracy (1975). Therefore, the position of the feature instance will be within 0.5mm at map scale for 90% of the well-defined points. That is, 1:500 = 0.25m, 1:2000 = 1m, 1:4000 = 2m, 1:25000 = 12.5m, 1:50000 = 25m and 1:100000 = 50m. A program to upgrade the spatial location and accuracy of data is ongoing.
Spatial Reference System (dataset)	GDA94
Spatial Reference System (web service)	Other
WGS84 Equivalent To	GDA2020
Spatial Extent	Full State
Content Lineage	For additional information, please contact us via the Spatial Services Customer Hub
Data Classification	Unclassified
Data Access Policy	Open
Data Quality	For additional information, please contact us via the Spatial Services Customer Hub
Terms and Conditions	Creative Commons
Standard and Specification	Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) implemented and compatible for consumption by common GIS platforms. Available as either cache or non-cache, depending on client use or requirement.
Data Custodian	DCS Spatial Services 346 Panorama Ave Bathurst NSW 2795
Point of Contact	Please contact us via the Spatial Services Customer Hub
Data Aggregator	DCS Spatial Services 346 Panorama Ave Bathurst NSW 2795
Data Distributor	DCS Spatial Services 346 Panorama Ave Bathurst NSW 2795
Additional Supporting Information	Data Dictionaries
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