Implementation of the 3D Cadastre in Israel

Abstract

Cadastre can be referred to as a legal frame which connects three main components of any land administration system: people, land and law. A functional and reliable cadastral system is a vital factor in proper management of land, which in turn leads to sustainable development and a strong economy of a country. The need for a solid cadastral basis becomes more acute when land is a scarce commodity, much like in the case of Israel. Furthermore, over the past few decades due to urbanization, accelerated pace of living and rapidly emerging complex construction situations, among other factors, the necessity for utilizing the space above and below the surface and expanding the existing 2D cadastral system became more and more compelling. Consequently, this topic has been researched and investigated for quite some time. Several agencies joined forces in order to defined and implement 3D cadastre, while considering latest technological developments as well as international land administration standards such as LADM (Land Administration Domain Model). This paper offers a conceptual as well as a technological overview of a 3D registration process, following the proposed amendments to the existing Israeli Land Law suggested and developed by the Survey of Israel 3D cadastre project team