Taipei City Construction Management Office

The Taiwan Geographic Information Society hosted the 21st Golden Map Awards on July 9 at National Central University, recognizing outstanding achievements and innovations in the field of geographic information systems (GIS). Taipei City’s Sewerage Systems Office (SSO), under the Public Works Department, in collaboration with Sunrise Geomatics Co., Ltd., received the Application Systems Award for its “Cloud-Based Smart Sewerage Management System.” By leveraging digital innovation and GIS integration, the system enhances operation and maintenance of Taipei’s sewer infrastructure, exemplifying the city’s progress in smart governance and sustainable urban management.

Key Innovations of the Award-Winning System:

1. To extend the service life of Taipei’s sewer pipeline network, the Sewerage Systems Office (SSO) has launched a 12-year, four-phase inspection and rehabilitation plan. The award-winning Cloud-Based Smart Sewerage Management System places GIS mapping at its core, integrating multiple modules such as pipeline inspection and life extension, manhole inspection and maintenance, incident reporting and dispatch, and sewer cleaning management. This comprehensive system significantly improves operational efficiency and ensures that Taipei residents receive the highest quality sewerage services. By transitioning to digital management, the SSO has solved longstanding issues of preserving and retrieving paper or videotape records, while also applying big data analytics to enhance the value of information. This allows precise tracking of maintenance activities and markedly boosts both the efficiency and effectiveness of sewer system management.
2. A standout feature of the system is Taiwan’s first “Follow-Along Dynamic Pipeline Video” function. With this tool, users can click on any section of the sewer pipeline in the GIS platform and instantly view its inspection video. Different types of defects are color-coded for easy recognition, while repair records and outcomes are documented in a medical chart–style format. This innovation greatly enhances both work efficiency and accuracy, offering an unprecedented level of precision in sewer management. 
3. Through GIS integration and visualization modules, the system is able to clearly present vast datasets that were previously difficult to consolidate. Whether it’s tracking inspection progress, mapping anomaly distribution, assessing repair outcomes, or supporting scheduling strategies and risk forecasting, the system offers managers a clear and reliable basis for decision-making. Looking ahead, the SSO will continue to enhance digital governance, deepen integration of public infrastructure data, and expand smart management tools. By advancing these innovations, Taipei is committed to creating a safer, more efficient, and sustainable urban environment for its citizens.