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Bundaberg Water Treatment – Virtual Tour on Sites

The Bundaberg Water Treatment virtual tour showcases key bore sites and facilities using drone imagery, 360-degree panoramas, and custom navigation, creating an informative and accessible online experience for stakeholders

The Client

Bundaberg Regional Council serves communities across the Bundaberg region in Queensland, supporting local development, infrastructure, tourism, and community services. The council is committed to building a connected, resilient, and sustainable region for residents and visitors alike.

The Challenge

The Bundaberg Water Treatment Virtual Tour aimed to deliver a clear and accessible way for stakeholders to explore key infrastructure across multiple bore sites and facilities. The goal was to combine aerial drone imagery with high-resolution ground panoramas to create an engaging, web-based experience. However, a few challenges surfaced during the project. Several bore site markers appeared without their corresponding location lines in the aerial views, making it difficult to understand exactly where each site was positioned. In some cases, the image quality was affected by lighting and weather conditions, leading to visual inconsistencies that couldn’t be fully corrected in post.

Navigation within the tour also needed refinement. Moving between views wasn’t always seamless, certain hotspots didn’t return users to expected positions, which made exploring more complex areas feel clunky. Another challenge was managing the volume and precision of stakeholder feedback. With updates ranging from label corrections to hotspot visibility, every detail had to be carefully reviewed and implemented without breaking the tour’s structure. Balancing functionality, clarity, and delivery deadlines required close coordination throughout development.

Our Solution

To resolve the missing location lines, we revisited the aerial view layer and manually aligned each bore site marker with its intended position. This ensured a clear visual link between labels and site coordinates. For image inconsistencies, we selectively replaced affected panoramas and applied post-processing adjustments to improve clarity without requiring a full reshoot.

Navigation improvements were made by refining hotspot placement and adjusting default view orientations. Key locations were updated to allow smoother transitions between scenes, reducing confusion in multi-point areas. We also introduced a consistent naming convention across all hotspots to support user understanding. Stakeholder feedback was managed through version-controlled updates and structured review cycles. This approach allowed us to efficiently track requested changes, such as visual tweaks, label edits, and table styling, while maintaining the overall integrity of the tour. Regular communication ensured nothing was missed and the final product met expectations.

 

Realigned missing location lines for bore sites in the aerial view to ensure spatial accuracy

Adjusted view orientations to ensure users returned to intuitive starting points after exploring

Structured stakeholder feedback into review cycles to manage changes efficiently

Replaced or enhanced noisy or low-quality images using selective post-processing techniques

Used version control to track and implement visual and data updates without content loss

Added missing location points and visual elements to complete the tour content

Refined hotspot placements for better scene-to-scene navigation and improved user flow

Maintained regular client communication to confirm fixes and approvals at each stage

Standardised hotspot naming across the tour for a consistent user experience

Project Team

SABBIR MAHMUDUL

3D RENDER TEAM LEAD - 'THE RENDER ENGINE'
FACT FILE: Sabbir is the Head of 3D Rendering at 3D Walkabout, leading a skilled team of 15 artists delivering high-quality, photorealistic visuals. A talented 3D artist himself, he has extensive experience in 3ds Max and D5 Render Engine, creating striking renders and cinematic animations. With a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and visual storytelling, Sabbir combines creative direction with technical expertise to ensure every project meets the highest standards. Passionate about innovation, he continues to refine workflows, adopt new tools, and mentor his team to produce exceptional results.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 9/10

JACK FLYNN

3D SCANNING OPERATOR (WA) - ‘MATTERJACK’
FACT FILE: Jack is our Perth-based 3D Scanning Operator at 3D Walkabout, bringing creativity, motivation, and a strong eye for detail to every project. With a background and passion in photography, videography, and the outdoors, he combines technical skill with a creative mindset to deliver high-quality visual results. Jack is known for his excellent time management, communication, and client relations skills, ensuring each scanning project runs smoothly from start to finish. With a solid understanding of editing software and post-production practices, he approaches his work with both precision and artistry.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 9/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

KENNIE MINGLANA

3D ARTIST - 'KENNIMATION'
FACT FILE: Kennie is a 3D Artist at 3D Walkabout, specialising in architectural modelling, rendering, and animation. With over five years of experience in architectural visualisation, he brings a sharp eye for spatial detail and realism to every project. Highly skilled in SketchUp and V-Ray, and experienced with Blender and D5 Render, Kennie adapts quickly to new tools and workflows. Passionate about continuous learning, he’s expanding his expertise in advanced texturing and Unreal Engine, combining creativity and technical precision to bring architectural concepts to life through immersive, photorealistic visuals.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 9/10
LEADERSHIP 6/10

Client Testimonial

Matthew, Bundaberg Regional CouncilMatthew, Bundaberg Regional CouncilMatthew, Bundaberg Regional Council

Impressive work on the Bundaberg Water Treatment Virtual Tour. The virtual experience was clear, easy to navigate, and highly engaging. All updates were handled promptly, and we’re thrilled with the final result. We’re looking forward to working with them again.

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