Guyana Lands and Survey Commission enters 21st century with Global Satellite Systems

Sep 07, 2018 News

The Guyana Lands and Survey Commission (GLSC) is collaborating with United Kingdom (UK) based company, Ordnance Survey (OS) to build capacity and implement the use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
The GNSS is part of a high accuracy network or database, which eliminates the need for on-the-ground markers and referencing points during land surveys.
During a three-day workshop, representatives of Government agencies and the business community were sensitized on the establishment and operations of the Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) Network in Guyana.
Manager of Information Systems at the GLSC, Mr. David Cole spoke of the benefits of a CORS Network.
“The CORS Network is essentially a type of national information resource that can significantly enhance our production and help us to bring about a 21st century digital innovation.
The CORS Network is a crucial component in several current, international, and national development efforts in Guyana.”
Mr. Cole acknowledged the work done by GLSC’s Commissioner, Trevor Benn in ensuring that geospatial information management is a priority for the Commission.
Additionally, Ordnance Survey’s Geospatial Operations Training Manager, Mr. Andy Gilbert said his entity is committed to the establishment of CORS Network in Guyana.
“This just [gives] a reminder to us all… how important this piece of work actually is to the country of Guyana. Ordnance Survey is committed to achieving the goal of getting the Guyana CORS Network fully operational and to enable the GLSC to run and operate a world-class CORS Network that meets its user’s needs. It is our task to make that possible… Prepare yourselves. Prepare your teams and your organisations to be challenged, excited and inspired by this change,” Mr. Gilbert stated.
Guyana’s ‘green’ state will receive a tremendous push through the hosting of Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) Network workshops here, this is according to Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon.
“The Government regards the establishment of the CORS Network in Guyana as a very important development which will enable the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission to fulfill one of the main aspects of its mandate, which is to execute… geodetic, topographic, hydrographic, and cadastral surveys in relation to the land and water resources of Guyana. It will also help the [GLSC] to gather information, set targets and indicators, and develop sustainable Land Use Policies that are in line with the implementation of our Green State Development Strategy and the establishment of Guyana as a ‘green’ State,” said Minister Harmon.
The Minister described the project as an important one that is “vital to our Government’s vision of ordered and sustainable land use within the framework of our Green State Development Strategy as the mechanism for the establishment of our ‘green’ economy and the ‘green’ State of Guyana.”
Additionally, Ordnance Survey’s Geospatial Operations Training Manager, Mr. Andy Gilbert said his entity is committed to the establishment of CORS Network in Guyana.
“This just [gives] a reminder to us all… how important this piece of work actually is to the country of Guyana. Ordnance Survey is committed to achieving the goal of getting the Guyana CORS Network fully operational and to enable the GLSC to run and operate a world-class CORS Network that meets its user’s needs. It is our task to make that possible… Prepare yourselves. Prepare your teams and your organisations to be challenged, excited and inspired by this change,” Mr. Gilbert stated.
The Government of Guyana in June, 2018 signed a $93M contract for consultancy services to establish the CORS Network. Two other CORSNET workshops were held previously for Government surveyors and independent surveyors.

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