With three major plant expansions under construction\u2014and each delivering detailed BIM models\u2014CCWRD recognized an opportunity. Instead of letting these models sit unused, the District sought to integrate them into its GIS ecosystem and build a dynamic digital twin of the Flamingo Water Resource Center.<\/p>\n\n
The Solution<\/h2>\n\n
CCWRD implemented a modern, multisource geospatial workflow centered on Esri technology. <\/p>\n\n
ArcGIS Indoors for Interior Mapping and Wayfinding<\/h3>\n\n
The District adopted ArcGIS Indoors to map interior spaces, visualize work areas, and support employee location and routing. ArcGIS Indoors now serves as a central tool for ITS staff, technicians, and operations personnel navigating the facility.<\/p>\n\n
The existing \ufb02oor plans were converted into the ArcGIS Indoors framework. Following the conversion, staff found that signi\ufb01cant topology cleanup was required to ensure accuracy and usability. The \ufb02oor plans were then made \ufb02oor-aware, enabling users to switch seamlessly between levels within the online viewer.<\/p>\n\n
Drone Imagery and Site Scan for ArcGIS<\/h3>\n\n
Using Site Scan for ArcGIS, CCWRD processes drone imagery to capture up-to-date site conditions and monitor construction progress across the campus.<\/p>\n\n
By collecting and processing drone imagery through Site Scan for ArcGIS, CCWRD was able to produce integrated meshes that were shared directly to ArcGIS Online. This provided construction inspectors and project managers with rapid access to up-to-date visualizations of active construction sites.<\/p>\n\n High-resolution terrestrial laser scans are processed using Carlson Point Cloud, Leica Cyclone, and Autodesk ReCap Pro. These datasets provide precise spatial detail for both indoor and outdoor environments.<\/p>\n\n Autodesk Revit models from recent expansion projects are imported directly into ArcGIS Pro and converted into scene layer packages for visualization in ArcGIS Online. This allows BIM data to be viewed, queried, and integrated alongside GIS layers.<\/p>\n\n By combining Indoors, drone imagery, laser scanning, and BIM within the Esri ecosystem, CCWRD is building a comprehensive digital twin of the Flamingo Water Resource Center\u2014creating a uni\ufb01ed, interactive representation of the facility.<\/p>\n\n The future of the built environment lies in the creation of a uni\ufb01ed platform that seamlessly integrates drone imagery, BIM models, indoor mapping, and precise elevation data into one cohesive system. By combining aerial perspectives with detailed digital representations of structures, enriched by accurate terrain information and comprehensive indoor layouts, this platform would bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Such integration would empower stakeholders to make better decisions through context-rich visualizations, enhance safety and efficiency in construction and urban planning, and enable predictive analytics for maintenance and sustainability. Ultimately, it represents a transformative step toward smarter, more connected, and more resilient wastewater treatment plants.<\/p>\n\n Although the digital twin initiative is ongoing, CCWRD is already seeing signi\ufb01cant bene\ufb01ts.<\/p>\n\n CCWRD is expanding its digital twin initiative with several major enhancements:<\/p>\n\n These advancements will ensure that CCWRD\u2019s digital twin evolves into a fully integrated operational platform\u2014supporting safety, maintenance, planning, and long-term infrastructure management.<\/p>\n\n By embracing ArcGIS Indoors and integrating BIM, drone imagery, and laser scanning into its GIS environment, the Clark County Water Reclamation District is transforming how it manages one of the region\u2019s most critical public utilities. The digital twin of the Flamingo Water Resource Center is already improving operational awareness, staff efficiency, and safety\u2014and it lays the foundation for a smarter, more resilient wastewater system for Southern Nevada.<\/p>\n\n With ArcGIS, utilities can efficiently manage facilities using a reliable system of recording, quickly map assets, visualize data in 2D and 3D, plan maintenance, collaborate across teams, and integrate with other business systems. This approach enables better data-driven decisions, improves operational efficiency, and supports the long-term sustainability of facilities.<\/p>\n\n Subscribe to the Water Industry newsletter \u201cEsri News for Water Utilities and Water Resources<\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n\n Follow #EsriWater on social media: X<\/a>| LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":131,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[5362],"tags":[451,245,166,6242,1772],"class_list":["post-582380","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-wastewater","tag-arcgis","tag-bim","tag-digital-twin","tag-facility-management","tag-operations","industry-wastewater"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gallery-1-Pic-1-Drone_flight_capture_process_1-1024x568.png\")
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Laser Scanning and Point Cloud Processing<\/h3>\n\n
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BIM Integration with ArcGIS Pro<\/h3>\n\n
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Toward a Digital Twin<\/h3>\n\n
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The Results<\/h2>\n\n
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Future Plans<\/h3>\n\n
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\u201cBy integrating ArcGIS Indoors, drone imagery, BIM models, and laser scanning into a single unified environment, we\u2019re giving our teams something we\u2019ve never had before\u2014a precise, living digital picture of our facilities. It marks a major step forward in how we manage and visualize critical infrastructure, and it\u2019s opening the door to a smarter, more connected future.\u201d <\/strong> \u2014 Jason Hall, GIS Supervisor, Clark County Water Reclamation District<\/h3>\n\n
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