Introducing Layers#

A layer contains data representing specific features, such as your project site, classified vegetation, or buildings. In the web map, layers are stacked on top of one another, enabling you to visualise and analyse different types of information at once. You can toggle layers on and off, tailoring the map to showcase only the information relevant to your project.

Note

At certain zoom levels, some active layers might appear greyed out. You’ll need to zoom further in for these layers to become fully visible.

Let’s take a look at the different layers available in the web maps. We’ll provide descriptions for each, helping you understand their roles and how they can assist in developing your project.

Important

It’s important to note that some layers are state-specific, meaning that the options will differ based on the state you’re focused on.

WA#

Layer Name/Group	Description	Comment
Label Group	Layers within the “Label” layer group enable you to display labels that show information such as slope, plot, and building names.	Adjust the labels’ visibility before printing.
Photo Location	Input and display your photo location and orientation	This layer can be edited. Automated photo upload is coming soon.
Bushfire Mitigation Group	Combines layers that relate to existing bushfire mitigation infrastructure or input future bushfire mitigation measures for your project.
Street Hydrant	Existing street hydrant location
Mitigation Measure	Input the locations of your project’s mitigation measures (e.g., fire booster, evacuation point, water tank…).	This layer can be edited.
Line Distance	Input key distances between features you wish to highlight. This is perfect for showcasing key distances on your maps.	This layer can be edited.
Asset Protection Zone	Easily create an asset protection zone for your project site.	This layer can be edited. See the How-to section to create complex APZs
Building Outline	Display existing or significant buildings related to your project.	This layer can be edited.
Subject Land	This is your project site.	This layer can be edited.
Vegetation Distance from Site	Display the shortest distance between a vegetation plot and your site.	This layer is automatically created.
Assessment Area	As per the guidelines, this represents your 100m assessment area and the 150m assessment buffer.	This layer is automatically created.
Proposed Development	This represents your future project design footprint.	This layer can be edited. We can assist you with geo-referencing and loading CAD files if required.
Contours	Elevation contours.
Vegetation	Classified vegetation	This layer can be edited.
Bushfire Attack Levels		This layer is automatically created.
Bushfire Hazard Levels		This layer is automatically created.
Cadastre
Internal Road	Input roads specific to your project.	This layer can be edited.

NSW#

(coming soon)