Livingstone, QLD
Shire in Queensland
Australia
Livingstone, QLD completes solar upgrade for a more resilient sewage treatment plant
Solgen Energy Group installed a 550-kilowatt solar array on the Yeppoon Sewage Treatment Plant. On-site battery storage holds up to 1,953 kilowatts with the array sending excess energy to the utility grid. The plant operates entirely on solar energy with its grid connection used as a backup in case of array issues. This upgrade offsets a major source of energy consumption while ensuring continuous operation for a growing population.
Livingstone, QLD
Australia
Livingstone, QLD upgrades its Disaster Dashboard with community and business communication tools
Livingstone added a Community Check-in forum with resident questions monitored by council officers. Forum users post photos, videos, and additional information during disasters to assist emergency responders. Local companies register for the Business Portal and update dashboard users on hours, services, and inventory following emergency events. A new Opt-in Notification tool sends subscribers weather alerts posted to the dashboard.
Livingstone, QLD
Australia
Central Highlands, QLD
Australia
Livingstone, QLD becomes first local council in Australia to use interactive budgeting tool
The council encourages residents to craft their own budget drafts for the 2021-2022 budget cycle using Balancing Act. This suite allows any user to adjust expenses, make comments on line items, and submit drafts to local officials. The platform limits users to the same constraints on officials who have to balance a $136 million AUD budget. Livingstone adopted Balancing Act to generate new ideas from the community and educate the public on how their money is used.
Livingstone, QLD
Australia
Livingstone, QLD provides different views of local neighborhoods with Interactive Mapping Portal
The portal shows zoning code for every lot using a color-coded overlay on the Planning Scheme Map. The LSC Underground Assets Map virtually brings water, sewer, and communications lines to the surface. Portal users learn about council maintenance responsibilities for green spaces on the LSC Parking & Gardens Maintenance Map. Residents can learn about weekly bin collection schedules by selecting the LSC Waste & Recycling App.
Livingstone, QLD
Australia
Livingstone, QLD uses smart lighting pilot with Ergon Energy to protect turtle population
The six-month pilot replaces four streetlights on the Zilzie Esplanade with dimmable amber lights. Council staffers can remotely manage each light based on turtle migration patterns and human usage. Local residents are also encouraged to use low-volt flashlights during nighttime visits and reduce household lighting. Livingstone cuts down on lighting costs during the pilot while protecting turtles that are sensitive to man-made light.
Livingstone, QLD
Australia
Livingstone, QLD created region-first Smart Precinct in Yeppoon Town Centre
This project leverages smart devices and a low-power wide-area network (LORAWAN) to improve connectivity in the town's central business district. Council officials created an attractive space for visitors with interactive public art and a smart parking system. Smart LED lighting reduces electrical costs and allows adjustments based on time of day. A smart waste bin along the beachfront provides a glimpse into the future of waste management.
Livingstone, QLD
Australia