Joondalup, WA
City in Western Australia
Australia
Joondalup, WA Smart Control Irrigation System improves water management in public parks
A network of water sensors was installed across the city's 200 parks and green spaces. Real-time water usage data are sent to a centralized platform for analysis. Council officers can remotely adjust irrigation for each park on their smartphones and computers. The Smart Control Irrigation System kept Joondalup 14% below its groundwater allocation in its first year with an 86,000-kiloliter reduction in water consumption.
Joondalup, WA
Australia
Joondalup, WA drives City Centre Place Activation Plan with resident and business engagement
Joondalup started conversations about the plan with a drop-in ideas hub and collaborative public events. Residents were invited to pin location-specific suggestions and comments to an interactive map. City officials sent online surveys to households and businesses asking for their visions of a better city centre. This initial foray into community-driven activation planning acts as a template for future campaigns throughout Joondalup.
Joondalup, WA
Australia
Joondalup, WA collaborates with Wanneroo on Yellagonga Wetlands Smart Sensor Monitoring Program
Joondalup and Wanneroo started the project with drone flights over a section of Lake Joondalup. Aerial imagery resulted in a 3D map that envisions where environmental sensors are needed. Installed sensors throughout the 1,400-hectare wetland would monitor nutrient balances, pollutants, and midge populations. The councils will use the smart monitoring network for the protection of sensitive areas and public education efforts.
Joondalup, WA
Australia
Wanneroo, WA
Australia
Joondalup, WA tested a recycled road surface as part of landfill diversion efforts
A stretch of Arnisdale Road from Portree Reserve to Glengarry Park was repaved with Reconophalt. This project used more than 200,000 plastic bags along with printer toner, recycled asphalt, and scrapped rubber otherwise headed to the landfill. Joondalup became one of the first governments in the region to pursue sustainable paving practices. The Reconophalt project contributes to Western Australia's goal of diverting 65% of landfill waste by 2020.
Joondalup, WA
Australia
Joondalup, WA installed a smart park bench to expand connectivity and gather data
An Include Steora smart bench was added to John Simpson Park. The bench uses solar panels to power two USB charging ports for device power-ups. Park patrons experience improved connectivity thanks to built-in Wi-Fi. City officials benefit from data generated by the bench's 15 sensors. A city dashboard provides analysis of air quality and power usage data necessary for maintenance as well as future smart city additions.
Joondalup, WA
Australia