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By 1995, there were growing demands from users to improve the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of Alberta’s cadastral data while reducing the cost of various map products. The primary challenges stemmed from the complexity and volume of cadastral data across the province. The original datasets were poorly maintained, difficult to access, and stored in various formats, which created complications for ongoing use. The cadastral maintenance process was inefficient and relied on a digital-to-paper-to-digital workflow that limited productivity.
To address these issues, MNC led the development of a comprehensive digital cadastral mapping solution through a public-private partnership (P3). This included the formation of Altalis, a joint venture with Spatial Data Warehouse Ltd (now Alberta Data Partnerships, or ADP).
Under this partnership, MNC converted paper records into a centralized digital format. MNC initiated and funded the development of new processes for data loading, maintenance, storage, and distribution.
Within less than a year, MNC demonstrated measurable improvements in the management of cadastral data. A key achievement was the elimination of maintenance costs previously incurred by the Government of Alberta, estimated at $5.9 million in today’s dollars. These costs are now borne by the parties creating or using the data, creating a more sustainable and scalable model.
