Acid Sulfate Soil Risk Areas in Brisbane City Council

Brisbane City Council provides a spatial dataset identifying areas with potential acid sulfate soils. The data was developed in 1997 with assistance from the Queensland State Government. It serves as a screening tool for land assessment, not a substitute for on-site sampling and analysis.

Use Cases

• Map potential acid sulfate soil risk areas within Brisbane City Council boundaries for environmental planning
• Screen land parcels for sulfide mineral oxidation risk prior to development activities
• Integrate soil and geology data with other environmental layers for regional hazard assessment

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Brisbane City Council and Queensland State Government
• Dataset is specifically focused on acid sulfate soil areas, a key environmental risk factor
• Includes tags for Soil, Geology, and Environment to aid in thematic discovery

Limitations

• The map is not based on direct soil sampling and analysis, limiting its accuracy for site-specific decisions
• Data development date is 1997, which may not reflect current soil conditions or land use changes
• No row, column, or sample data information is provided to assess dataset scale or structure

Provenance

Source

Brisbane City Council

Collection Method

Developed by Council with assistance from the Queensland State Government; not based on direct sampling.

Time Range

Developed in 1997

Freshness

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Geography

Brisbane City Council area, Queensland, Australia