Acid Sulfate Soil Disturbance Risk Map For Lower South West Region

Acid Sulfate Soil Risk Map, Lower South West (DWER-052) from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation provides data on the likelihood of encountering Potential Acid Sulfate Soil materials within 3 meters of the surface. This dataset is designed for planners to assess development application risks and is delivered in multiple geospatial formats including GEOJSON, SHP, and WMS. The data is no longer actively maintained by DWER.

Use Cases

• Assess development application risks by analyzing the likelihood of encountering Potential Acid Sulfate Soil materials within 3 meters of the surface.
• Generate regional planning maps using geospatial data layers to visualize soil disturbance risk zones.
• Model the impact of drainage or excavation activities based on the rated disturbance risk for specific sites.

Strengths

• Provides data specifically for the Lower South West Region, offering localized risk assessment.
• Available in multiple geospatial formats including GEOJSON, SHP, and WMS for flexible integration.
• Designed for practical application by planners to inform development condition decisions.

Limitations

• Dataset is explicitly stated as no longer actively maintained, potentially containing outdated information.
• Lacks specific quantitative metrics like row count, column details, or sample data for technical evaluation.
• Risk assessment is based on a single 3-meter depth criterion, which may not capture all disturbance scenarios.

Provenance

Source

Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, Geospatial and Data Services Manager.

Collection Method

Data derived for assessing the risk of disturbing Potential Acid Sulfate Soil materials based on likelihood of occurrence within 3m depth.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-10, but maintenance is discontinued.

Geography

Lower South West Region.