When the $6 million waterline replacement project was going on, the City of Great Bend realized maps of their streets that outline waterlines, sewer pipes, and other service lines were not correct. In an effort to save time and money the Great Bend City Council moved forward with Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) developing a digital map of street conditions.
Along with showing the correct locations of service lines, the Geographic Information System (GIS) rated the condition of streets to determine which roads needed repairs the most.
(Read more: Great Bend Post)