Objective
Add a new assessment location (such as a monitoring well, bore, soil sample point, or building) to a site in EnviroAutomate. Assessment locations represent the physical points where environmental monitoring, sampling, or observations take place.
Key Steps
1. Navigate to the Site
In the left sidebar under Tasks, click Sites, then click the site you want to add the location to
2. Open the Assessment Locations Tab
On the site edit page, click the Assessment Locations tab
You will see a map showing existing locations and a table listing them with columns for Code, Type, Coords, Elevation, Status, and Actions
3. Click Add Assessment Location
Click the Add Assessment Location button above the map
4. Enter Basic Information
Code (required) — Enter a unique identifier for this location (e.g., MW-01, GB-05, BLDG-IM-01)
Location Type (required) — Select from the dropdown.
5. Enter Coordinates and Survey Data (optional)
Latitude and Longitude — Enter decimal coordinates (e.g., -33.865143, 151.209900). These are used to plot the location on the map.
Elevation (m) — Height above sea level in metres.
Easting and Northing — Map Grid of Australia (MGA) coordinates.
Surveying Zone — Select the MGA zone (49 through 56) if using easting/northing coordinates.
6. Enter Physical Properties (optional)
This section appears for well and bore-type locations (not for Landfill Cell, Building or Structure, etc.).
Casing Level (m) — Height of the well casing above ground.
Ground Level (m) — Elevation of the ground surface at the well location.
Sample Depth (m) — Depth at which samples are collected.
Diameter — Select the well diameter (50mm, 100mm, or 200mm).
7. Set Environmental Context (optional)
Geology Type — Select the geology at this location (Clay, Sand, or Silt).
Land Use — Select the land use classification (Low Density Residential, High Density Residential, Public Open Space, or Commercial/Industrial).
Aquifer Type — Select whether the aquifer is Confined or Unconfined. This field only appears for well-type locations.
8. Set Status
Status — Defaults to Active. Can be set to Inactive or Destroyed.
Inactive Reason — Appears when status is set to Inactive. Options include: Well destroyed - surfaced over, Well lost - unable to find, Well inaccessible - covered by car/object, Well inaccessible - bolts were rounded, Monitoring well not gauged.
Repairs Required — Tick this checkbox if the location needs maintenance.
Repairs Required Reason — Appears when Repairs Required is ticked. Options include: Replace Gatic, Replace Well Cap, Replace Bolts, Standpipe Broken, Reinstall Headworks, Relocate Well.
9. Landfill Cell Fields
When Location Type is set to Landfill Cell, additional fields appear:
Cap Status — Select Undefined, Intermediate Cover, or Final Cap.
Stage Number — Enter the landfill cell stage number.
10. Enter Description (optional)
Add any general notes or description about this assessment location
11. Save
Click Save to create the location
Click Close to return to the Assessment Locations tab without saving
Assessment Locations Map
The Assessment Locations tab displays an interactive map showing all locations plotted by their coordinates. The map includes a legend with:
Status indicators — Site Location (default), Destroyed, Inactive
Type colours — Different colours for location type categories (e.g., Landfill/Leachate, Infrastructure, In-situ/Building)
You can zoom in/out and click on map markers to identify specific locations.
Cautionary Notes
The Code must be unique within the site. You cannot have two assessment locations with the same code.
Changing the Code of an assessment location may affect references in existing fieldwork tasks or reports that use this location.
The form fields change dynamically based on the Location Type selected. For example, Physical Properties (casing level, ground level, sample depth, diameter) and Aquifer Type only appear for well and bore-type locations.
Coordinates must be entered in decimal format for latitude/longitude. The map will only display locations that have valid coordinates.
Setting a status of Destroyed or Inactive does not delete the location — it remains in the system for historical reference.
Changing the Location Type will dynamically show or hide form sections. For example, switching from a well type to “Building or Structure” will hide the Physical Properties and Aquifer Type sections.
The status may be automatically updated when field data is submitted. If you manually override the status, be aware it could be changed again by the next field submission.
Tips for Efficiency
Prepare your location codes and coordinates in a spreadsheet before entering them, especially when adding many locations at once.
Use consistent naming conventions for codes (e.g., MW-01, MW-02 for monitoring wells; GB-01, GB-02 for gas bores).
If you have easting/northing coordinates from a surveyor, remember to also select the correct Surveying Zone.
Check the map after saving to verify the location appears in the correct position.