Council welcomes Smart Cities funding

The Western Sydney Parkland Sensor Network project is supported by the Western Sydney City Deal Councils of Fairfield, Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Penrith and Wollondilly. Fairfield City Council will receive $150,000 on a dollar-for-dollar arrangement as part of the program.

Federal Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population Alan Tudge announced the funding for the venture, which was put forward by the eight councils representing the Western Sydney City Deal.

The aim of the project is to install a network of sensors across the Western Parkland City to collect data that will be used to enable more efficient use of lighting and irrigation in public areas and for the reduction of congestion.

Fairfield City Council will use this network of sensors to improve smart lighting and irrigation systems at its local sports fields. The fields will be chosen based on which grounds will benefit the most from the upgrades and are in greatest need of renewal.

“This system will be used to improve the quality of sports fields for our community,” Mayor Carbone said.

“Smart sensors can be used determine how much watering a field needs, and when lighting is required.

“Every week, tens of thousands of our residents use local sporting fields for personal and organised physical activity. This Council supports our residents in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle and enjoying time with family and friends in sporting pursuits.

“This is a great result from the collaboration between the eight Western Sydney City Deal councils and I look forward to further positive outcomes for our residents.”

The project builds upon the partnership between the City Deal to set up a cohesive framework to allow data sharing across the eight councils, which will also make it easier for customers to deal with multiple councils as the Parkland City grows into the future.