The Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) has launched a five-year plan to transform, modernise and rationalise the storage, management and delivery of its data.
Executive Director of Geological Survey and Resource Strategy at GSWA, Jeff Haworth said the Geoscience Data Transformation Strategy 2025 identified 13 direct actions, and outlined their priorities and estimated timelines for completion.
Mr Haworth said the Data Strategy would help GSWA keep pace with modern, digitally enabled exploration demands.
“The plan also recognises staffing and reskilling needs,” Mr Haworth said.
“We are working hard to stay ahead of the data technology curve to place the Department at the forefront of geoscience data delivery,” he said.
“Our strategic priorities will greatly increase the attractiveness of WA for exploration of its vast untapped mineral and petroleum resources.”
Mr Haworth said the long-term strategic priorities of GSWA were divided into four main areas which covered garnering geoscientific knowledge; transforming GSWA data; strengthening its team; and providing trusted information.
GSWA’s 19-page Data Strategy can be accessed at this PS News link.
