BMAP Uplift Project
BMAP Project Update 3 – August 2026
BIP Pilot Launch
Release 1 Pilot has been successfully launched. The Pilot has given over 300 end users an opportunity for hands‑on familiarisation with the basic functionality they can expect from the new system and a chance to capture user feedback that will shape subsequent releases.
There have been a range of engagement opportunities for end users to ask questions, provide feedback and share their ideas to help shape the system.
System Name
The Pilot was launched without a name to provide time for end users to provide feedback on the naming options. The results of this engagement have been considered and captured in advice to the BMPRS Steering Committee who are expected to make the final decision on the name of the system at their next meeting in September.
It is expected that the name of the system will be announced along with the official launch of the system in Release 2 in early 2027.
Release 1 Pilot Launch
The pilot was launched in early July providing an opportunity for over 300 end users to get some hands-on experience with the features of the system.
BMAPs are spatial plans and therefore the mapping functionality of the system will provide the key tools for BMC members to create spatial features, assign attributes, view spatial information such as bushfire risk assessment outcomes and asset information.
The map view and map tools will not change very much in Release 2, but the rest of the user interface will be updated in Release 2 to provide additional system functionality to support the management of BMAP implementation planning and eventually, in Release 3, the reporting functionality to record the completion of activities to meet the objectives of the BMAP strategies.
The Pilot interface landing page and BMAP selection pages will change significantly in Release 2 and workshops open to all end users have been held to seek feedback on the interface options.
Reach and engagement metrics
- BMC Presentations: a presentation was provided to all 9 BMCs providing a demonstration of the Pilot system and promoting the opportunities to engage further through drop-in sessions and end user surveys.
- Drop in sessions: drop-in sessions were held to provide an opportunity for all end users to ask questions about the system. These sessions were attended by 140 end users across three sessions (this excludes attendees reached via BMC meetings, wireframe sessions, and virtual rooms).
- Release 2 User Interface Update Wireframe Feedback sessions: 2 separate sessions were held with the project Steering Committee and the BMC Executive Officers to gauge early feedback on the user interface design for Release 2. A further 2 sessions are scheduled for all end users to provide feedback on wireframe options. The final session will be held on 14 August.
- Suggestion Box: a survey will remain open for end users to provide any suggestions or ideas related to the project as they come up. So far 4 submissions have been provided with useful spatial layer and user function suggestions.
Survey Results
- What’s in a name – the survey to provide feedback on what to call the new system received 19 responses.
- Engagement Survey – a survey seeking feedback on how end user want to be engaged received 17 responses.
- Release 1 User Survey – a survey that served as both a basic training overview and a feedback mechanism has received 12 responses so far; average completion time 45.01 minutes; open until 14 August. Responses contain detailed, actionable suggestions on UI, search functionality, and spatial layers.
Resources published
- FAQ: The questions asked in the drop in sessions have been consolidated into FAQs and published on the SBCC BMAP Project resources page.
- Micro lessons and guides: Short videos and PDFs are available on the SBCC Resources page for self paced learning.
For more details and links to resources, visit the project resources page on the SBCC website. The link to this page is also available on the BIP Portal landing page.
Completed Engagement Opportunities
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 26 | Mid North and Yorke BMC - Meeting 2 | Clare CFS Station New Road Clare |
| 10 Jul 26 | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session for BMC Secretariates | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 15 Jul 26 | Flinders and Outback BMC 2 | Port Augusta CFS R4 HQ |
| 16 Jul 26 | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 21 Jul 26 | Murray Mallee BMC Meeting 2 | Murray Bridge CFS R3 HQ |
| Kangaroo Island Meeting 2 | 4 Telegraph Road, Kingscote | |
| 22 Jul 26 | Combined Lower and Upper Eyre Peninsula Meeting 2 | Wudinna CFS ESS Building |
| 24 Jul 26 | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 27 Jul 26 | Release 2 User Interface Feedback session with the BMPRS Steering Committee and BMC Executive Officers | Teams on-line |
| 28 Jul 26 | Limestone Coast BMC Meeting 2 | Naracoorte Showgrounds Members Rooms |
| 29 Jul 26 | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 29 Jul 26 | Release 2 User Interface Feedback session with the BMPRS Steering Committee and BMC Executive Officers | Teams on-line |
| 30 Jul 26 | Fleurieu Meeting 2 | Mount Barker CFS R1 HQ |
| 31 Jul 26 | Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Meeting 2 | Mount Barker CFS R1 HQ |
| 11 Aug 26 | Release 2 Wireframe/User Interface Session with Nova Systems | Teams on-line |
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 26 | State Bushfire Coordination Committee Meeting | ESS HQ – SBCC Meeting |
| 14 Aug 26 | Release 2 Wireframe/User Interface Session with Nova Systems | Teams on-line |
There will be further drop-in session organised. Keep an eye out for upcoming sessions introducing end users to a wireframe (mock-up) of the implementation planning functionality coming in Release 2.
The Next Gen BMAP Suggestion Box – Fill out form will remain open for you to provide your feedback, share your ideas, or just to reach out for further information and engagement opportunities.
BMAP Project Update 2 – July 2026
BIP Pilot System Release
The project team are excited to announce the upcoming release of the BIP Pilot system for the next generation of BMAPs. The BIP Pilot will soon be made available to pilot users.
The BIP Pilot has been customised for the South Australian context and provides example risk assessment data to provide you with a sense of what will be available through the system in the future, but it is important to note that this is a pilot release only. The pilot release is an opportunity for familiarisation only and should not be used to make any operational decisions.
Next Steps
BIP Pilot users will include SBCC and BMC Members and Deputies, BMC Secretariats (Chairs and Executive Officers), CFS Personnel, and other invited stakeholders. If you do not receive an invitation to the system with your unique username and password in the next 2 weeks and would like to be granted access to the BIP Pilot system, please reach out to the project team via cfs.sbcc@sa.gov.au with your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address.
The BIP Pilot release is an opportunity for you to engage, learn, and explore the system to become familiar with the system. However, please note that the system will change in the next release phase following significant development to customise the solution for the South Australian context and build in additional functionality to better support BMCs to develop and manage their BMAPs. The BIP Pilot will remain accessible until early 2027 when the, yet to be named, new system will be launched.
Key things to expect for those involved in the BIP Pilot system release:
- If you have been nominated as a user for the BIP Pilot your will receive an email with important information and instructions. You will receive system login credentials. Please watch out for an email from no-reply@sbcc.sa.gov.au, and keep your login details secure.
- The email will include a link to the MS Form BIP Pilot survey (approx. 30 minutes). The survey is optional and has been designed to provide prompts that help you explore the system's features and become familiar with it.
- Short Q&A workshops will be offered at each BMC Meeting 2 in July, including a live demo and guided survey walkthrough.
- Drop-in sessions will be held in the coming weeks to support understanding of the system and familiarisation.
We look forward to sharing the excitement of this first major milestone in this state significant project.
BIP Pilot Release 1 – Engagement Opportunities
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July | Mid North and Yorke BMC - Meeting 2 | Clare CFS Station, New Road, Clare |
| 10 July | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session for BMC Secretariates | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 15 July | Flinders and Outback BMC 2 | Port Augusta CFS Region 4 Headquarters |
| 16 July | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 21 July |
Murray Mallee BMC Meeting 2 |
Rural City of Murray Bridge |
| Kangaroo Island Meeting 2 | 4 Telegraph Road, Kingscote | |
| 22 July | Combined Lower and Upper Eyre Peninsula Meeting 2 | Wudinna CFS ESS Building |
| 24 July | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 28 July | Limestone Coast BMC Meeting 2 | Naracoorte Showgrounds Members Rooms |
| 29 July | BIP Pilot Release 1 drop-in session | Teams online – Links and timings to be sent |
| 30 July | Fleurieu Meeting 2 | Mount Barker CFS Region 1 Headquarters |
| 31 July | Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Meeting 2 | Mount Barker CFS Region 1 Headquarters |
| 14 August | State Bushfire Coordination Committee | ESS Headquarters |
Note: Schedule subject to change.
BMAP Project Update 1 - January 2026
BMAPs provide a common reference for all agencies and members of the population to identify and manage bushfire risk, so that risk reduction resources are used most effectively and efficiently.
The project will deliver core functionality for the nine BMCs to develop and maintain their BMAPs.
The project will vastly improve statewide bushfire management by using cutting-edge bushfire simulation technology to enable preventative infrastructure planning, improved protection of environmental and cultural assets, and the coordinated placement and maintenance of networks of firebreaks, fire access tracks, Bushfire Safer Places, and Last Resort Refuges.
This upgrade transforms how South Australia understands and mitigates bushfire risk, delivering clearer priorities, coordinated collective whole-of-government efforts, and stronger community resilience through a continuously updated, interactive platform.
A contract has been awarded to Nova Systems to deliver the software required to develop the next generation of the State Bushfire Coordination Committee's (SBCC) Bushfire Management Area Plans (BMAPs). This is a major update to how bushfire mitigation is planned and coordinated across South Australia.
BMAPs guide how bushfire risk reduction activities are planned and prioritised across the state. They help agencies work together on mitigation activities that reduce risk to communities before a fire occurs.
This next generation of BMAPs will replace the current planning system with a more modern, consistent and evidence-based approach. The new system will better support Bushfire Management Committees to plan, review and track mitigation activities over time.
CFS is leading the project on behalf of the SBCC. The new planning system will be rolled out to Bushfire Management Committee (BMC) users in stages, with initial capability expected within 6 months.
The system will support all 9 BMCs to progressively develop new BMAPs, using shared data and a consistent risk management process. This will improve coordination across agencies and make it easier to translate plans into on-ground mitigation work.
Nova Systems Pty Ltd has been selected to deliver the new BMAP software, building on an existing bushfire planning system already used by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. This also creates opportunities to share lessons and improvements between jurisdictions.
More information will be shared as the rollout progresses and as access is provided to BMC users.