A cadastral model for low value lands: the NSW western lands experience

Abstract

The operation of the cadastre in the semi-arid lands of Western New South Wales has remained relatively unchanged since settlement. The existing system is proving expensive when compared to land value and unable to cope with current economic, environmental and social issues. This paper examines the problem of sustainable resource use and how the introduction of a Multi-Purpose Cadastre can provide a more certain future. The development and use of a consistent spatial framework, comprehensive datasets and new rules and procedures for boundary definition and demarcation are proposed as improvements to the existing cadastral system.