Precision positioning technologies, such as RTK (Real-Time Kinematics) GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), can be used to collect accurate and timely data on the location, condition, and usage of assets. This data can be used to improve asset management practices, such as planning, maintenance, and budgeting.

Benefits of Precision Positioning for Asset Management

There are a number of benefits to using precision positioning for asset management in local government, including:

• Improved accuracy and efficiency: Precision positioning technologies can provide more accurate data on the location, condition, and usage of assets. This can help local governments to improve the efficiency of their asset management practices.
• Reduced costs: Precision positioning technologies can help local governments to reduce the costs of asset management. For example, by using RTK to collect data on the location of assets, local governments can avoid the need to hire surveyors.
• Improved decision-making: Precision positioning data can be used to improve decision-making about asset management. For example, by knowing the location and condition of assets, local governments can make better decisions about where to allocate resources for maintenance and repairs.

Examples of Precision Positioning for Asset Management in Local Government

There are a number of examples of local governments in Australia that are using precision positioning for asset management. For example, the City of Melbourne is using RTK to collect data on the location of street assets, such as trees, traffic lights, and street furniture. This data is being used to improve the efficiency of the city’s asset management practices and to reduce the costs of maintenance and repairs.

The City of Sydney is also using precision positioning to collect data on the location of assets, such as stormwater drains and sewer pipes. This data is being used to improve the city’s ability to plan for and respond to stormwater events and to reduce the risk of sewerage overflows.

The Future of Precision Positioning for Asset Management

The use of precision positioning for asset management is likely to continue to grow in the future. As the technology continues to develop, it will become more affordable and easier to use. This will make it possible for even smaller local governments to benefit from the use of precision positioning for asset management.

Overall, precision positioning is a powerful tool that can be used to improve asset management in local government. By collecting accurate and timely data on the location, condition, and usage of assets, local governments can improve the efficiency, reduce the costs, and improve the decision-making related to their asset management practices.

At Mangoesmapping we recommend the Emlid Reach RX for users who are working in areas with reliable Internet coverage and want a light weight and simple RTK GNNS receiver. The Emlid Reach RS2+ has additional features including the ability to work in a base/ rover combination for areas without Internet access for RTK corrections.