The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Jurong Port have received the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award at the 44th Esri User Conference in San Diego.
The SAG Award, presented annually, recognises organisations spearheading cutting-edge projects that utilise Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to drive positive change.
URA’s winning project, the Integrated 3D System of Record on ePlanner, allows users to easily tap on a whole suite of data-driven urban planning and design capabilities to enhance planning work. Built on Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise, ePlanner centralises diverse 3D data formats previously managed by separate specialised software. It integrates existing 2D GIS records with comprehensive 3D information on buildings, trees, and roads, 3D Point Clouds, and Building Information Modelling (BIM), alongside urban massing simulations.
This integration enables over 1,600 government officials, including planners and architects, to access and analyse geospatial data for various projects across different agencies in Singapore. Productivity gains and new capabilities in advanced modelling and simulation have significantly enhanced the quality and precision of urban planning and design in Singapore, which helps realise plans to create a more liveable environment for residents.
Jurong Port achieved significant operational efficiency improvements with JP Glass, a data visualisation platform powered by geospatial technology. JP Glass consolidates data from multiple sources into ArcGIS software solutions to provide a 360-degree overview of port operations, enabling informed assessments of resource allocation and optimising turnover rate and turnover time of vessels, ultimately enhancing overall productivity.
Integrated with existing Jurong Port systems, JP Glass delivers real-time insights into port activities such as equipment and warehouse tracking. Interactive dashboards enable continuous monitoring of progress and performance metrics, ensuring smooth operations. Additionally, JP Glass provides real-time updates on vessel activities, offering detailed information on characteristics such as commodity types, consignee specifics, weight, arrival times, activity durations, and cargo handling progress. These features allow for strategic operational evaluations and maximise vessel handling efficiency. The platform also fosters collaboration across departments, promoting efficient port management and effective planning. This digital transformation is part of Jurong Port’s strategy to boost operational productivity through process optimisation, delivering better customer service for our port users.
Esri Singapore CEO Joe Lee said the recognition of URA and Jurong Port underscores Singapore’s commitment to using Esri’s cutting-edge GIS technology for smarter urban development and port management.
“These acclaimed solutions demonstrate GIS’ transformative impact, enhancing efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Ultimately this improves the sustainability and competitiveness of Singapore,” he said.
