Spatial web services update

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1 Topographic data schema changes
2 Release of Vector Tile Basemaps
3 Roads and Tracks (QRT) new service

Topographic data schema changes

Read about the new topographic schema changes and how these affect web services.

Release of Vector Tile Basemaps

The Queensland Government has released a new range of vector tile basemaps. These will replace the current raster tile basemaps which will deprecated by the end of 2024. New service URL’s are as follows:

Variant	URL
Blue	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_Blue/VectorTileServer
Colour	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_Colour/VectorTileServer
Dark Grey	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_DarkGrey/VectorTileServer
ImageryLabel	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_ImageryLabel/VectorTileServer
Light Grey	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_LightGrey/VectorTileServer
Monochrome	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_Monochrome/VectorTileServer
Pastel	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_Pastel/VectorTileServer
Topographic	https://spatial.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Hosted/Basemaps_QldBase_Topographic/VectorTileServer

Why the change

Over time, the existing raster basemaps have become increasingly cumbersome to produce, in both human and technical resources, resulting in outdated spatial data being displayed. Moving basemap production to vector tile technology allows a far quicker and less involved method of production, allowing them to be updated more frequently. This shift mirrors industry trends and has improved printing capability.

What you need to do

In your mapping applications, change to the new vector basemaps from a new REST endpoints here.
Qld Globe and GeoResGlobe users need to resave or add the new vector basemaps to saved map.
Spatial Portal, QPortal and QSpatial Live users will need to look for the new vector basemaps.

Roads and Tracks (QRT) new service

Read about the new Roads and Tracks web service (QRT) now available for viewing in the Queensland Globe and connect via the Spatial Portal https://spatial-qld-support.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/article/326565889?src=605253398