Case Study: West Coast Regional Council Environmental Data Dashboard

We worked with West Coast Regional Council to redesign their environmental data dashboards with a focus on creating a streamlined, user-friendly interface for the public. Given that these dashboards are among the most popular pages on council websites, creating a simple and intuitive customer experience was crucial.

• Overview Dashboard
• Rainfall Dashboard
• River level and Flow Dashboard
• Air Quality and Climate Dashboard
• Marine Dashboard

WebShed designed and developed intuitive environmental data dashboards for WCRC, providing real-time access to rainfall, river levels, marine conditions, and air quality data - empowering informed decision-making and effective public communication. Having already worked on a similar interface for Hawke's Bay Regional Council, we brought that experience to the table, ensuring the dashboard would function seamlessly.

The stand-out features:

The new dashboards offer a range of exciting features to enhance the user experience:

• Environmental Data in Real-Time
  Instant access to rainfall, river levels, marine conditions, and air quality data for informed decision-making by both council and user.
• Custom Viewing Options
  Allowed users to view data in various formats including interactive charts and tables, with the flexibility to filter by custom date ranges for more detailed insights.
• Backend Access for Site Management
  The ability to easily turn on/off sites for outages and to override where necessary.
• Colour-Coded Rainfall Intensity
  Distinguishable rainfall intensity levels with colour changes for clear interpretation to track weather events.
• Alert Levels for River Levels
  Immediate alerts when river levels reach critical thresholds, keeping the community informed of potential issues.
• Reporting Options
  Simplified reporting tools for easy analysis of rainfall, river levels, marine conditions, and air quality.

The benefits:

The new, easy-to-use dashboards not only improved the public's experience - resulting in a reduction in enquiries - but also gave staff on the ground better visibility into current conditions. The inclusion of reporting tools provides for a clearer, long-term picture of environmental data, enhancing decision-making processes for both staff and the public.

Interested in learning more or seeing a demo?

If you're a council looking to enhance how you present environmental data and improve public engagement, we can help you to create user-friendly, tailored environmental data dashboards. Let’s talk about how we can help you achieve the same success as West Coast Regional Council. 

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