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Smart Data CollectionSmart Data CollectionDrainage / Waste * Tree Debris *Drainage / Waste * Tree Debris *

= Blocked Gully’s= Blocked Gully’s

Andrew Brett Andrew Brett MIHE, AIIRSMMIHE, AIIRSM

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ProblemProblemKey Areas CoveredKey Areas Covered

• Heavy tree debris in gully’s

• Time taken during cleaning

• Identify Key hot spots

• Be smarter and more efficient with resources

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Resources Available

• Blue-Sky Tree Canopy Data in GIS

• Highway Asset Routes in GIS

• Local Knowledge

• Available time to Trial in One Ward

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SolutionSolution• Buffer Highway Asset line by 20m

• Upload Blue Sky Canopy Data

• Write Overlap query to interpret intersecting data

• Pull data out and create thematic maps

• Using Thematic maps overlay ward areas for Fleet and Waste Teams

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Screen ShotsScreen ShotsArea Canopy Snap Shot

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Screen ShotsScreen ShotsEnlarged view of A38 Bristol Road South

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Screen ShotsScreen Shots60% > Coverage

50% - 60% Coverage

40% - 50% Coverage

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Road Sections split or run over ward areas

Processing Power required for Query

Clear and precise maps for Waste Service Drivers in OS format

Trial was delayed due to licence agreements

End of Season Trial Only

Will need re-checking every 3-5 years to check canopy growth

Lessons LearntLessons Learnt

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PositivesPositives

Well received by Local Councillors

In trial area Gully's were less blocked on high Percentage Canopy Fall

Identified miss areas from previous cleaning programme

Residents noticed an improvement

Progressed to all wards running in 2015/16 seasons

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• Blue Sky Data - http://www.bluesky-world.com/

• OS Layers

• Mapinfo

• Esri - GIS

Software / LicencesSoftware / Licences

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Questions and AnswersQuestions and AnswersFurther InformationFurther Information

Thank youThank you