Fishermans Bend goes 4D in a Victorian first
11 September 2019
The Andrews Labor Government is
bringing Australia’s largest
urban renewal project to life through
state-of-the-art 4D
mapping technology that’s set to revolutionise the
planning of major projects across
Victoria.
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today announced a partnership with
the
University of Melbourne to design and develop Victoria’s first
‘digital twin’ project at
Fishermans Bend.
The Fishermans Bend digital twin will deliver 3D modelling over time,
above and below the ground, allowing planners to visualise potential
outcomes and show the impacts of decisions before they are taken.
The project will trial the cutting-edge
technology to enable better
decision making for planning and infrastructure development for our
cities.
Major cities around the world are using digital twin technology to
address the complex challenges of urban renewal, sustainability,
liveability and digital modernisation.
The
City of Melbourne, the
City of Port Phillip and the
CSIRO’s Data61
are key partners in the project, in collaboration with
Melbourne Water
and various other state agencies.
Fishermans Bend covers around 480 hectares in the heart of
Melbourne and
is expected to be home to approximately 80,000 residents and provide
employment for up to 80,000 people by 2050.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne
“This cutting-edge technology will allow architects, planners and the
public to look into the future of Fishermans Bend.”
“It will ensure Victoria takes the lead in planning and spatial services
– meaning we can make better decisions and keep Victoria one of the most
liveable places in the world.”
Quote attributable to Director of the Centre for Spatial Data
Infrastructures and Land Administration at University of Melbourne
Professor Abbas Rajabifard
“The Fishermans Bend digital twin allows us to collect, manage and
visualise complex information using geospatial innovations to make
better decisions about future cities.”
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