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Traffic Route Stats
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2023-12-20T09:15:24.000ZThis dataset contains historic Route Definitions and Statistics with Geometry of traffic flow. The detailed documentation is included at https://www.data.act.gov.au/dataset/realtime-traffic/cjkg-rvmu. Disclaimer : Even though the real-time API updates the info every 30 seconds, we only sample at every 5 minutes for historical archiving
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ACT Vegetation Map 2018
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2023-08-22T10:11:56.000ZThe ACT Vegetation Map classifies native and derived vegetation across the ACT at 1:10,000 scale into 64 plant communities. Vegetation communities are geographical units with similar association of plant species. The product also includes canopy cover and height variables based on 2015 ACT LiDAR data. Vegetation maps are important tools for characterising the landscape, informing policy and providing information for land and habitat management plans, including to help identify threats and risks to biodiversity and help prioritise protection of important ecological values in our landscape. This product will enable evidence-based decision-making at a broad regional, local and property planning scale in the ACT. It will also formulate a new baseline for future change detection in the landscape. Method: In the ACT Vegetation Map, native and derived vegetation across the entire ACT was classified into 64 plant communities using the classification described by Armstrong et al 2013, in addition to three newly described ACT specific communities (Baines et al 2013). Mapping was completed using aerial imagery and stereo pair interpretation (2012-2015), extensive field work, collation of consultant reports and supplemental structural and canopy height datasets extracted from the 2015 ACT LiDAR capture at 1-5m grid resolution (van Dijk et al 2017 - in draft). The work expands on the vegetation mapping completed for the Kowen, Majura and Jerrabomberra districts of the ACT (Baines et al 2013). The product includes the following attributes : UMC_ID – Upper Murrumbidgee Catchment vegetation ID (unique vegetation code) (after Armstrong et al 2013) VEG_COMM – vegetation community name (after Armstrong et al 2013 and Baines et al 2013) TREESp1-3 – dominant tree species SHRUBSp1-3 – dominant shrub species GROUNDSp1-3 – dominant ground cover species CANOPYCOVER – canopy cover % (based on 1m 2015 LiDAR canopy cover model) HEIGHT_MEAN – mean canopy height (>3m) (based on 1m 2015 LiDAR canopy height model) UNDERCOVER – understory/shrubcover % (1-3m) (based on 5m LiDAR understory fractional cover model – van Djik 2017 in press) STRUCTURE – overall vegetation community structure – e.g. woodland, forest, grassland FORMATION – Keith Formation - broad classification of native vegetation type in NSW and ACT. Formation can be further divided into Keith Class (Keith 2004). CLASS – Keith Class- vegetation class (Keith 2004). This product should be used in conjunction with ACT Soil Landscapes, Hydrogeology and Land hazard mapping available on Actmapi, geological mapping provided by Geoscience Australia, and ACT derived LiDAR products including digital elevation model (DEM), slope and aspect (available CCBY 4.0). Updates: Version 2018.v1. The product will be updated as required when new information is available to improve accuracy of the product and to reflect changes and disturbance to vegetation, especially in the urban environment. Fit for purpose: Mapped at 1:10,000. This scale is for use at scales ranging from broad regional planning to local planning and property planning. References: Armstrong et al (2013). Plant communities of the upper Murrumbidgee catchment in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Cunninghamia13(1): 125-265 (2013). Baines et al (2013). The vegetation of the Kowen, Majura and Jerrabomberra Districts of the Australian Capital Territory. Technical Report 28 prepared for Conservation Planning and Research, ACT Government. van Dijk (2017in draft). Landscape Observatory. TERN & Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University 2017. Keith (2004). Ocean Shores to Desert Dunes. The Native Vegetation of the New South Wales and the ACT. NSW Department of Environment and Conservation.
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Road Access Restriction
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2020-06-19T18:00:34.000ZThe physical boundary between two road reserve segments that prevents vehicular access; or the boundary of applicability of a road name between two road reserve segments that do not belong to the same road where one road runs into another (and hence there is no physical boundary or indication). The type of physical boundary relevant in each case is defined by the VEHICULAR_ACCESSS_FLAG attribute. The second use of the ACCESS_RESTRICTION table, as a barrier between applicability of road name is used simply for the purposes of graphical presentation. The difference in road name applicability can be determined from the links between the road reserve segment and the road to which it belongs. However, in most cases the barrier between roads would not be displayed on a map because it is obvious from the shapes of surrounding roads. This second use of the table caters for the case where it is not visibly obvious where one road ends and the next begins. Creative Commons License Creative Common By Attribution 4.0 (Australian Capital Territory), Please read Data Terms and Conditions statement before data use.
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Regional Fire Management Plan Grazing
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2022-06-22T00:21:05.000ZGrazing PCS delivers an intensive grazing program which encompasses 6,500ha consisting of 75 land parcels across the ACT. The aim is to reduce fuel levels by physically removing fuel and then compacting the remaining fuel. Grazing may be used to reduce fuels through routine agricultural production or through specifically targeted strategic grazing to meet fuel management objectives. Strategic grazing programs must consider target grass fuel loads, management objectives, the height, cover and type of grass, and biodiversity both within the adjacent sites. Grazing is undertaken in locations with palatable feed, stock-proof fencing, potable water and where it assists in meeting conservation aims. Grazing is generally not suitable directly adjacent to assets or in recreation areas. PCS’ knowledge of the grass production rates, consumption rates of grazing animals, fuel standards and appropriate infrastructure allows us to achieve best fuel management outcomes. The stock is privately owned and procured under licence. Parks and Conservation maintains small paddocks close to assets and with a view to grazing at high density for short periods. Larger paddocks, more remote to assets, adjoin the series of smaller blocks so that there is always access to feed. The SBMP requires regional fire management plans (RFMPs) to provide a link between the strategy of this plan and the more detailed bushfire operational plans (BOPs). RFMPs will be updated to cover the entire ACT to reflect boundaries based on bushfire risk and geography. RFMPs detail the five-year program (2014–19) of work for fuel reduction, access and infrastructure in the ACT. RFMPs for 2019–24 will be prepared during the life of the SBMP. The ACT Emergency Services Commissioner (the Commissioner) is responsible for approval of RFMPs. They will be reviewed as required to reflect significant changes. These may include unplanned bushfires, which may provide strategic advantages or changes to the location or extent of assets – for example, the development of new estates. IMPORTANT NOTICE The ACT Government is providing this bushfire management map for information purposes only. This data is derived from the best available vegetation. The ACT Government cannot and does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of any data and information contained on this site as, among other reasons, there may have been changes to land use and vegetation since the map was produced. The ACT Government disclaims liability to any person who acts in reliance on the information provided on this site or contained within the reports or plans on it whether that liability is in negligence or on any other legal basis. Persons who would otherwise seek to rely on the data and information contained on this site should make their own inquiries and seek their own expert advice. [1] BPA is already declared over the Rural Areas of the ACT for the purposes of AS 3959 assessment Creative Commons License Creative Common By Attribution 4.0 (Australian Capital Territory), Please read Data Terms and Conditions statement before data use.
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Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) - Planned Road Closures (Live Stream)
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2021-11-26T05:13:17.000ZThis Java Script Open Notation (JSON) Feed and ArcGIS Online map presents the planned road closures within the ACT in real-time based on the submission of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) plans. The fields of the JSON string include: Object ID (Numeric field) Global ID (Alpha-numeric field) Project title (Free text field string) Type (Selected from: light rail, special event, road works, emergency, utilities, telecommunications, building construction, ActewAGL, NBN, charitable organisation, inclement weather, other) Describe activity (Free text field string required if "other" type selected) Roads closed (Free text field string) Reason for road closure (Free text field string) Closure start time (Unix Format - see data dictionary for syntax) Closure end time (Unix Format - see data dictionary for syntax) Geometry (X,Y longitude, latitude format) More information regarding the syntax for querying this API can be found in the linked data dictionary.
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ACT Easements
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2020-06-19T23:02:42.000ZEasements give rights for specific purposes over part of a block that is leased. Easements may or may not be registered on the lease. Easements are captured from deposited plans or survey plans defining a cadastral. Easement areas include: Sewer, Water, Gas, Electricity and Storm water. Creative Commons License Creative Common By Attribution 4.0 (Australian Capital Territory), Please read Data Terms and Conditions statement before use of the data.Easements give rights for specific purposes over part of a block that is leased. Easements may or may not be registered on the lease. Easements are captured from deposited plans or survey plans defining a cadastral. Easement areas include: Sewer, Water, Gas, Electricity and Storm water.
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Unplanned Road Closures (Live Stream)
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2021-11-26T05:26:03.000ZThis Java Script Open Notation (JSON) Feed and ArcGIS Online map presents the unplanned road closures within the ACT in real-time. The fields of the JSON string include: Object ID (Numeric field) Global ID (Alpha-numeric field) Project title (Free text field string) Type (Selected from: light rail, special event, road works, emergency, utilities, telecommunications, building construction, ActewAGL, NBN, charitable organisation, inclement weather, other) Describe activity (Free text field string required if "other" type selected) Roads closed (Free text field string) Reason for road closure (Free text field string) Closure start time (Unix Format - see data dictionary for syntax) Closure end time (Unix Format - see data dictionary for syntax) Geometry (X,Y longitude, latitude format) More information regarding the syntax for querying this API can be found in the linked data dictionary.
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ACT Road Crash Data
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2022-08-15T23:59:02.000Z<b>DATASET DISCLAIMER: Spatial location of road crashes within the ACT from 2012 to 2021 that have been reported by the Police or the Public through the AFP Crash Report Form. This dataset only represents crashes that have been reported using the AFP Crash Report Form, and any crashes which have been reported through other channels are not displayed within this dataset. Note that this data may not represent the exact spatial location of each reported road crash, as the points of each crash are purely indicative of the intersection or midblock location as indicated by the point attributes. Crashes are reviewed on an annual basis, so the existing data may change over time as a result of this review.</b>
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ACTION Bus Patronage - Historical
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2021-11-26T00:15:56.000ZThe file contains patronage on the ACTION Bus Network, as recorded by the MyWay ticketing system, for the financial years 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. Patronage is also broken down by ticket type used, either MyWay Smart Card or a Paper Ticket (on bus cash fare).
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1 percent AEP Flood
www.data.act.gov.au | Last Updated 2020-06-19T22:31:26.000ZA flood is defined as the covering of normally dry land by water that has escaped or been released from the normal confines of a lake, river, creek or other natural watercourse, a reservoir, canal or dam. WHAT IS A FLASH FLOOD? - Flash flooding is localised flooding that occurs when heavy rain cannot drain away quicker than it falls. A flash flood is defined by the speed of flooding, not the source or location of flooding. Flash flooding is typically caused by short duration storms over a localised area or catchment. The Bureau of Meteorology describes flash flooding as "Flooding occurring within about six hours of rain, usually the result of intense local rain and characterised by rapid rises in water-levels." reference A local example of a flash flood is the "supercell" thunderstorm that hit Woden in January 1971 where the Canberra Times reported rainfalls up to 100mm in 1 hour were recorded by private rain gauges in the suburbs of Farrer and Torrens." reference WHAT IS FLOOD RISK? - Flood risk includes both the probability of a flood occurring and the consequences if a flood occurs. The consequences of a flood are in turn affected by the number of people and properties exposed to floodwater and the vulnerability of these people and properties. For example, a river might burst its banks regularly, but if this flooding occurs in an isolated area where there are no people or infrastructure, then the flood risk is considered to be low. Similarly, a river might flood very rarely, but if many people and properties are located near this river and they live in dwellings that are vulnerable to floodwater damage, then the flood risk will be higher. HOW PRONE IS CANBERRA TO FLOODS? - Canberra planning has always taken into account the need to avoid development in flood prone areas. Since the 1970s planning for new urban development in the ACT has kept development above the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood level. The local storm water system is designed to cope with the 1% AEP storm flows through a combination of piped flows and overland flows. However, no areas are completely immune to flooding. Floods greater than the 1% AEP are possible, and extremely intense local rainfall can cause localised flash flooding. WHAT IS A 1% AEP FLOOD? - The 1% AEP flood is a theoretical flood that is estimated to have has a 1% chance of being equalled or exceeded in any year. For example, if you experienced a 1% AEP flood last year, the chance of experiencing a similar magnitude flood this year is still 1%, regardless of when the previous 1% AEP flood was experienced. The 1% probability is calculated using computer modelling, historic rainfall and runoff records and a range of other assumptions. The value of the 1% AEP is an estimate that will change as the climate changes and as more historic rainfall and flooding information is gathered over time that might change assumptions used in the modelling and estimations. WHAT DOES ACT FLOOD DATA SHOW? - The flood data map shows an estimate of the areas likely to be flooded during a 1% AEP flood - also previously known as the 100 year flood line. The ACT flood map shows flooding extents for riverine flooding only i.e. flooding from named watercourses such as rivers and creeks. WHEN IS ACT FLOOD DATA BEING RELEASED? - The ACT flood data show the 1% AEP flood for the Molonglo River from Yass Road downstream to the Lake Burley Griffin surrounds and further downstream to below Coppins Crossing. There is a program to update flood studies over the next three years for creeks and some major stormwater channels within and adjacent to urban areas. Once these studies are completed, the 1% AEP flood extents will be made available on the ACT Government's ACTMAPi website. DISCLAIMER The ACT Government is providing this flood data for information purposes only. This data is derived from the best available modelling of the catchments and watercourses. The ACT Government cannot and does not guarantee the accu