NV5 Global, Inc. announced on January 24, 2025, that it has been awarded a $4 million contract by Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). This contract is to provide geospatial hydrographic data for approximately 20% of New Zealand’s coastline.
This award represents the largest contract for NV5’s international geospatial growth initiative, demonstrating an acceleration of the company’s expansion into global markets for geospatial data analytics. NV5 will use specialized topobathymetric lidar and 4-band imagery to create detailed 3D maps of 4,780 square kilometers of the coast and adjacent sea floor.
The 3D Coastal Mapping program aims to improve baseline data for understanding the impact of sea-level rise and natural hazards like tsunamis and earthquakes on coastal areas. Ben Heraud, CEO of NV5, stated that the company's proprietary algorithms and analytical capabilities are in high demand internationally, driving organic growth in international geospatial services.
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