Mackay electronic distance measurement (EDM) baseline
Baseline status
Suitable for use while certification remains valid.
Reporting problems
Contact the Regional Calibration Officer (listed under the 'Contacts' heading) as soon as possible if any of the following information is incorrect or to report any problems with the baseline.
Location
The baseline is located adjacent to Lagoon St (Mackay Bypass Road) in the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. Station 0 is located at the north-western end of the baseline.
Access
Access to the baseline is arranged by booking with the botanical gardens management. The pillars are padlocked to protect the tribrach threads and the key can be obtained from the Regional Calibration Officer at the local department office.
Design
Type: 7 station Schwendener. Stations are concrete pillars.
Datum RL: The datum plane is based on reduced level (RL) 0.0 metres. RLs for the stations are derived from Station 0 – permanent survey mark (PSM) 753178.
Alignment: Base alignment is from station 0 to 6. Offsets are negative to the left and positive to the right of the line viewed from station 0.
PSMs
| Station # | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| PSM # | 753178 | 202585 | 202586 | 202587 | 202588 | 753263 | 202589 |
Notes
- Inform the Botanic Gardens Administration Centre (email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au) 3 days before you intend to use the baseline. This gives them an opportunity to make sure the baseline is clear of overhanging vegetation.
- On arrival at the gardens, report to the Botanic Gardens Administration Centre where you will be briefed on the rules of the gardens. Request a contact telephone number for someone that can organise pruning of any overhanging vegetation. Do not remove or break any obstructing garden vegetation.
- Do not drive star pickets or any other object into the ground in order to secure an umbrella, for example. There is a network of underground irrigation that can be damaged.
- Vehicles are not permitted within the botanic gardens. There is roadside parking the length of Lagoon Street, or bicycles may be used.
- On completion of the calibration, return keys to the Department of Resources and ensure the register has been completed.
Regulation 13 certificate
Contacts
Regional Calibration Officer
Ian Draper
Department of Resources
Level 1, 44 Nelson Street
MACKAY QLD 4740
Phone: (07) 4999 6855
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
9 Lagoon Street
WEST MACKAY QLD 4740
Administration Centre
Phone: (07) 4952 7300
Email: botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au