Their problem? Solved.
the problem.
Our client, Fulton Hogan, is a major construction partner for the construction of Australia’s national broadband network.
Prior to any construction work, a DBYD request must be made for each construction site. However, the DBYD service responds only to queries that are very site-specific whereas Fulton Hogan construction crews are working on large areas equivalent a whole suburb.
Our solution
Our solution was to create a micro-integration between Fulton Hogan’s GIS and the DBYD service to generate and submit multiple DBYD requests across the entire construction area.
The result was a “single click” solution, freeing up personnel to work on other pressing tasks and, at the same time, providing clear and comprehensive information on existing utility assets across the construction area. As DBYD requests were often on the critical path for construction completion, the elapsed time of the construction work was also compressed.
About us.
In relentless pursuit of solutions.
I started Spatial Partners in 2012 in response to the commencement of Australia’s National Broadband Network design and construction. I saw a real opportunity, and need, for the use of geospatial tools to make the design and construction of the network more efficient.
As we worked closely with NBN and their partners, we became more and more proficient in developing smart solutions to complex data issues. In short, we evolved into data engineers and data experts, working well beyond our initial GIS skillset.
Now our work covers geospatial applications for local government, mining, utilities, and even other businesses with difficult challenges in bringing data together. We relentlessly pursue sensible yet creative solutions to complex spatial engineering and data challenges.
Chris Stoltz AM
Founder & MANAGING Director
Meet our experts.
Chris Stoltz AM
Managing Director
Chris is a graduate in Civil Engineering and a Fellow of Engineers Australia, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and the Australian Institute of Management.
He has broad industry experience in engineering, IT, water utilities, agribusiness, manufacturing, not-for-profit organisations and regional development. He has held several CEO roles including Sunraysia Rural Water Authority, Boys Town and Spatial Partners, and has served as chair of several not-for-profit boards including Royal Flying Doctor Service, Bendigo Hospital and the Victorian Division of Engineers Australia.
Chris is currently Chair of the board of Sacred Heart Mission in St Kilda, an organisation devoted to overcoming homelessness. Chris is also Professor of Practice in Engineering at La Trobe University, and is working to strengthen the collaboration between the university and industry.
In 2012 Engineers Australia awarded Chris as the Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year.
In 2020 Chris was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to engineering, and to charitable and emergency medical organisations.
Dr. JonathAN STANGER
Head Solution Architect
Dr. Stanger's broad and varied career history is a testament to his naturally multidisciplinary mind. Born to be a problem solver, he specialises in rapidly upskilling into new domains of knowledge and then synthesizing novel approaches to problems by drawing ideas from diverse fields.
Despite his strong academic history, his multidisciplinary success has been rooted in practical, pragmatic thinking that respects the skills and value of all stakeholders related to solutions he designs
Bachelor of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Master of Science (Physics)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering – Nanomaterials
Tom Clancy
Software Engineer
Tom is a Software Engineer with experience building applications driven by spatial and network data. Drawing on his foundations in mathematics and electrical and computer engineering, he enjoys taking a first principles approach to problem solving. During his time at Spatial Partners, Tom has gained experience building software, working with open-source GIS, and designing and monitoring cloud infrastructure.
His work with a variety of clients in private industry, and state government has demonstrated his ability to deliver fit-for-purpose technical solutions
Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (Hons.)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
Beau Anasson
Technical Consultant
Beau is a talented software developer, with a passion for mathematics. He has extensive experience working with complex spatial and network datasets through his work at Spatial Partners. Drawing on his skills in mathematics, he enjoys working with abstract ideas and problems, in order to deliver solutions to our clients.
He is well regarded by clients and his colleagues for his ability to contribute new ideas and perspectives to his work.
Bachelor of Computer Science
Master of Science (Mathematical Physics) ongoing