[talk-au] City Council mapping data import

[Mike Smith]

Hi John (et. al.),

So the offer has been made by a couple of geographic specialists in a
couple of city councils for them to provide an initial data load from
their GIS for use by OSM.  The question is what do we want (in
general); what format should it be in; how is an import facilitated
(who can do it)?

I'm happy to build up my skills in this area because I'm an
experienced IT guy I think I may be able to add some value to the
process and end up being a specialist contact point for people such as
this to be put in contact with.

So, initially I'm after a bit of hand-holding so I don't appear to be
an arrogant noob.

Regards,

mikesmith at dominoconsultant.org

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