A Municipal GIS system typically contains infrastructure and non infrastructure information (mapping and data) on separate map layers. These layers are turned on and off permitting users to observe spatial relationships between cultural and non cultural features. GIS also permits spatial analysis, for example, buffering around wetlands and wildlife sanctuaries to ensure that no future industrial developments would neighbour these sensitive areas.

GEM recently completed a GIS contract for the Carrs Landing Community & Recreation Association to create the all the maps for the sector plan which was submitted to the District of Lake Country to be incorporated into their Official Community Plan