Smart & Liveable City
Friday, 11 September, 2020
As Wyndham grows both in terms of population and urban development, it is vital Council has the right tools to service our growing community. That’s why I am proud to report that Council is currently developing new technology to replace our Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tool. The new...
Technology to support evidence-based decision making
Monday, 24 August, 2020
Council is utilising technology to ensure our sports fields serve our community’s sporting needs. Over the past 12 months Council has started testing revolutionary technology at our sports reserve to acquire crucial data about how the site is being used. This will inform decisions on maintenance...
Better Use of Land Around Train Stations
Tuesday, 23 June, 2020
We are facing challenges in fast-growing suburbs, where residents are too relied on cars to access basic needs and services. Many public lands at prime locations around train stations are poorly planned, designed, and unitized. eg, big car parks around train stations. The current Victorian state...
Notice of Motion 591 - Better Use of Land Around Train Stations
Tuesday, 23 June, 2020
TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on 23 June 2020, it is my intention to move the following motion: That Council writes to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for Public Transport, Minister for Roads, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Planning,...
Wyndham Active Transport Strategy
Tuesday, 23 June, 2020
SUMMARY The pedestrian and cycling strategies are key deliverables arising from the Wyndham Integrated Transport Strategy. Due to strong linkages and overlap these two deliverables have been consolidated into one strategy, the Wyndham Active Transport Strategy 2020. This report presents the final...
Active Transport Strategy
Tuesday, 23 June, 2020
This strategy has a direct link with the Smart City portfolio through its commitment to investigate opportunities for active transport innovations within Wyndham. This strategy also furthers Councils commitment to investigate the deployment of smart sustainable mobility solutions and associated...
Wyndham City introduces its first Smart Parks and Precincts
Thursday, 18 June, 2020
Smart technology has been deployed across three Wyndham parks and facilities in an innovative pilot project that aims to provide a better overall experience for residents. Wyndham City has installed smart technology at Wyndham Park in Werribee, Greening the Pipeline Pilot Park in Williams Landing...
Roadside garbage detection project win government funding
Friday, 8 November, 2019
Mr Nural Chowdhury, a local resident, started a roadside garbage detection project. The project uses technology and sensors to detect roadside waste, fallen trees, damaged street signs and potholes. The State Government is providing $190,000 to fund this Pick My Project – Roadside Garbage Detection...
Presenting the 2019 Australian Smart Cities Award
Wednesday, 6 November, 2019
Last week, our smart city strategy won the best strategy at the 2019 Smart Cites Council of Australia and New Zealand awards. The strategy took about a year to complete. We consulted with more than 800 community members, council staff members and key stakeholders, of which more than 500 community...
Smart Barbecues: Bringing People Together
Wednesday, 3 July, 2019
Wyndham residents can now enjoy a better barbecue experience at some of our beautiful parks with the introduction of Smart Barbecues. Wyndham City’s Smart City Portfolio Holder Cr Aaron An said Council introduced a six-month trial with Smart Barbecue being installed at Presidents Park and Bloom...