Background

The Board is continually developing an MIS centred around its map based assets and associated records. The system enables all members of staff to easily update departmental information and access interdepartmental information.

Information is controlled, edited and updated by members within each department, i.e. engineering, administration and finance. This information is then available for all members of staff to view as 'read only' with no editing capability. The viewing system (Autodesk Map Guide TM) is extremely easy to use by all personnel and requires very little training.

Current Developments

Additional features to streamline the issue of notices of entry and job cards was launched on 14th April 2003. 2004 will see the launch of the Board's byelaw system which controls the actions of third parties adjacent to Board maintained watercourses.

Future Developments

Later this year further functions are to be added to assist with estimates, compensation claim processing and channel maintenance works.

The Board also aims to further develop the system to enable the direct labour organisation to access and update shared information, leading to consistent accurate data and, ultimately, towards the goal of increased efficiency of operation.

Data collection equipment and GPS systems are also being appraised for their suitability for the acquisition of flood defence asset data.

To enhance the level of service to the public, map based information of the Board maintained assets will eventually be available on the internet for you to view.