Understanding the Map
Learn how to use Enviro-D's interactive mapping interface to explore properties and visualise environmental risk data.
The interactive map is the heart of Enviro-D. It combines powerful GIS technology with authoritative government data to give you instant environmental insights.
Map Interface Overview
Address Search
The search bar at the top of the map accepts:
- Full street addresses (e.g., "123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC")
- Partial addresses with suburb/postcode
- Lot and plan references where available
As you type, autocomplete suggestions appear based on the Australian address database. Select a suggestion to zoom directly to that property.
Base Maps
Toggle between different base map styles using the layer control:
| Base Map | Best For |
|---|---|
| Streets | General navigation, address context |
| Satellite | Visual site inspection, vegetation assessment |
| Topographic | Understanding terrain, drainage patterns |
| Light/Dark | Reduced visual noise when focusing on overlays |
Property Boundaries
When you select an address, Enviro-D displays:
- Property boundary - The cadastral lot boundary from official data
- Property centroid - The central point marker
- Neighbouring properties - Visible when zoomed in
Environmental Layers
Toggling Layers
Use the layer panel to enable or disable environmental overlays:
- Planning Zones - Land use zoning classifications
- Flood Overlays - Land subject to inundation, floodway, flood fringe
- Bushfire Overlays - Bushfire Prone Areas, Bushfire Management Overlay
- Heritage Places - Victorian Heritage Register locations
- EPA Sites - Contaminated land priority sites
Layer Legend
Each layer has an associated legend showing:
- Colour coding for different classifications
- Risk severity indicators
- Data source attribution
Map Controls
Navigation
- Zoom - Use scroll wheel or +/- buttons
- Pan - Click and drag the map
- Reset view - Return to selected property
Measurement Tools
For Professional and Full Access reports, additional tools include:
- Distance measurement between points
- Area calculation for selected regions
- Buffer zone visualisation
Data Sources
All environmental data comes from authoritative government sources:
- Victorian Planning Provisions - Department of Transport and Planning
- EPA Victoria - Priority Sites Register
- Heritage Victoria - Victorian Heritage Register
- CFA Victoria - Bushfire Prone Area mapping
Data is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
Tips for Effective Analysis
- Start with satellite view to understand the physical site
- Enable one layer at a time to clearly see each risk factor
- Zoom out to understand the surrounding area context
- Check neighbouring properties for nearby contamination sites
- Use the topographic view to understand drainage and flood risk patterns