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Surveys and Mapping Division

Responsibilities

The Surveys and Mapping Division is a central service group to government and the public that is responsible for coordinating the provincial geomatics strategy and facilitating integration of geo-spatial data by providing standard services in: topographic mapping; geodesy; aerial photography; and geographical names.

Partnerships

• The Surveys and Mapping Division have been cost sharing the production of large scale topographic mapping for the last 5 years with Municipalities, utilities and other Government departments.
• Some examples of Municipalities that have cost shared are: Stephenville, Corner Brook, Springdale, Gander, Twillingate, Happy Valley - Goose Bay, Grand Falls - Windsor, and Placentia.
• NewTel Communications have cost shared extensively in 1:2500 scale mapping to support the GIS on their "out-side plant".
• The Surveys and Mapping Division has a long history of cost sharing with the Department of Transportation and Works.
• Typical cost sharing arrangements will have two or more partners at equal shares.

Services

The Surveys and Mapping Division has five core programs:

• Topographic Mapping
• Geodetic Surveys - Maintains network of markers and GPS reference systems
• Aerial Photography
• Geographical Names
• Provincial Geomatics Strategy

Clients

The primary clients include: federal and provincial departments; Crown corporations; municipalities; Canadian Coast Guard; Canadian Hydrographic Service; and mineral exploration companies; Additional clients include: engineers; planners; surveyors; consultants; non-profit organizations; educational institutions and the general public.

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