August 15 is the National Ecological Day. On this day, Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Urban-Rural Construction issued the "Measures for the Management of Geological Data and Information in Wuhan" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"). As Hubei Province's first initiative in reforming geological data systems, this measure aims to break down "data silos", activate the dormant "treasure trove of underground data", create a clear "underground physical examination report" for the city, build a "transparent underground space", and inject strong "geological momentum" into Wuhan's construction of a safe and resilient modern city.

A sound geological environment is the foundation of a city's "three-life" spaces (production, living, and ecological spaces). Accurately grasping geological information is a key basis for implementing the spirit of the Central Urban Work Conference, promoting the connotative development of the city, and building a resilient city. However, for a long time, geological data and information have been managed in a decentralized manner with prominent barriers to sharing. A large amount of valuable data has not been effectively collected and utilized, which restricts its role in ensuring urban safety and optimizing development.

The newly issued "Measures" are known as the "intelligent steward of underground space". By integrating the "underground archives" formed by geological surveys, engineering investigations and other geological work, it clarifies where mineral deposits are located, where construction is unsuitable, where underground water sources are abundant, and where disasters such as landslides and earthquakes need to be prevented. This dynamically updated "underground physical examination report" will become the "lifeline" for urban planning, construction and safe operation, providing geological safety basis for major projects such as real estate construction, metro construction, flood control and collapse prevention.

Activating these dormant "trillion-yuan underground data assets" brings significant benefits. Through data sharing, repeated surveys can be effectively reduced, saving a large amount of investment costs for the government and enterprises, and optimizing territorial spatial layout and project construction plans. These data are directly related to the safety of major projects and people's livelihood: for example, a Wuhan metro line was originally planned to pass through a high-risk karst area. Based on in-depth analysis of existing geological data, the line was resolutely adjusted from underground to above-ground, successfully avoiding potential major safety risks; many key projects have also achieved a win-win situation of safety and efficiency in the site selection and planning stages by making full use of geological information.

Wuhan Geological Big Data Center currently manages 250,000 geological drilling data, reports, maps, 3D models, etc., covering 111 monitoring points and 50 hidden danger points. It can provide multi-dimensional data services and functional services, and its data calls have covered many administrative districts of Wuhan, such as Jiang'an District, Jianghan District and Wuchang District, providing support for the planning and construction of many urban landmarks and public spaces, including Huangpu Street Overpass, Simeitang Park and Wuchang River Beach.

After the implementation of the "Measures", Wuhan will fully establish a geological big data platform, use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to deeply tap the value of data, completely break down "data silos", transform geological information into real production factors, and finally realize the "transparency" of urban underground space, providing comprehensive and intelligent support for urban planning, construction, management, disaster prevention and mitigation.

In terms of system design, Wuhan has learned from the experience of advanced cities such as Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu, and made innovations based on local conditions: it has established a submission and sharing mechanism under the overall coordination of the municipal natural resources department and the joint collaboration of multiple departments including development and reform, housing and urban-rural construction, and transportation, to solve the problem of "multi-head management"; it focuses on the collection of geotechnical engineering survey data, and at the same time "fills gaps" in existing stock data to supplement information in weak areas; the process has been greatly simplified - except for classified data, all procedures are handled online, and the requirement for paper documents is canceled, effectively reducing the burden on enterprises.

A relevant person in charge of Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Urban-Rural Construction said that the issuance of the "Measures" marks that Wuhan's geological data management work has officially entered a new stage of standardization, informatization and efficiency. This is not only a strong practice of building a resilient city and promoting green and high-quality development, but also an innovative answer sheet handed over by Wuhan on the National Ecological Day. By activating underground data assets and building a transparent underground space, Wuhan's exploration will contribute a valuable "Wuhan Model" to the management and application of urban geological information across the country.