Cairns, QLD installs smart catchment on Saltwater Creek to monitor impacts on Great Barrier Reef

Cairns, QLD Saltwater Creek Smart Catchment Impacts

In Progress

The smart catchment system includes 30 sensors, cameras, and flow meters throughout the creek. Data from the catchment are sent to a public dashboard every 15 minutes. Dashboard users find measurements in seven areas including water temperature, salinity, and nitrate levels. This pilot engaged young residents in understanding water quality data with an educational game called Mobi's Catchment Challenge.

Environmental Services Data Engagement Water Pilot / POC

Cairns, QLD

Regional council in Queensland

Australia

Links

Smart Catchments: Saltwater Creek - Cairns Regional Council

Live data – Saltwater Creek - Cairns Regional Council

Newsworthy

Local Government Managers Australia - AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Project Succeeded

Cairns was a finalist in the Innovation category at the 2021 LGMA Queensland Awards for Excellence.