Traffic lights that can regulate traffic flow in response to real-time demand and using sensors to predict when drains need maintaining could be on the cards for Wyndham under a new plan to transform the municipality into a leading smart city.

The Draft Smart City Strategy aims to use technology to modernise local services such as traffic and parking, public safety, lighting, libraries, the recycling and reuse of waste, and increasing the quality of online services provided by Council.

Wyndham City Smart City portfolio holder, Cr Aaron An, encouraged Wyndham residents, business owners, employees and visitors to have their say on the draft strategy, which is currently out for public consultation.

Cr An said the draft strategy was part of Council’s vision for Wyndham to become a connected digital city through cutting-edge technology, partnerships and data-driven decision making over the next five years.

“The Smart City Strategy outlines how technology, data and innovation will be used to address our urban challenges and shape how our citizens, visitors and businesses work, play and live.”

“As a matter of priority is the future of transport, environmental concerns and ensuring we have a citizen centric approach when delivering technology-based innovations.”

Wyndham has already gained a reputation for its work in the smart city arena, winning the National Award for Local Government in 2017 – the highest honour in the sector.

Last year, Council also secured Smart Cities and Suburbs Grant Funding, becoming one of only three Councils across Australia to successfully bid in both rounds.

To read the Draft Strategy and provide feedback, visit: https://theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au