Parramatta, NSW
City in New South Wales
Australia
Parramatta, NSW cuts emissions and energy costs with state's largest smart streetlight upgrade
The project replaces 3,384 lights - 75% of street lights in the city - with LED fixtures and smart controls. Parramatta and project partner Endeavour Energy will monitor smart lighting for real-time performance issues that may require maintenance. Each fixture's light levels can be adjusted based on time of day, traffic levels, and other factors. Smart lighting reduces council emissions by 1,830 tons per year and energy costs by $6.2 million over 20 years.
Parramatta, NSW
Australia
Parramatta, NSW evaluates the impacts of new construction with smart planning project
The city installed 70 climate sensors throughout a 25-hectare residential development in Melrose Park. These sensors measure factors ranging from UV index to noise levels. A buoy stationed in Parramatta River evaluates water quality levels. Council officials created a community dashboard to track current and historical data from sensors. Parramatta will use the first-of-its-kind project in Australia as a blueprint for future eco-friendly projects.
Parramatta, NSW
Australia
Parramatta, NSW places job-creating projects on fast track with Prioritisation Assessment Program
The program creates an expedited review process for new development projects valued at $100 million AUD or more. Applicants must generate jobs before and after construction to fill gaps in the employment market. The Prioritisation Assessment Program also evaluates projects for factors like affordable housing additions and consumer revenue projections. This initiative followed a partnership with New South Wales to expedite large-scale projects during COVID-19.
Parramatta, NSW
Australia
Parramatta, NSW glimpses into the future of downtown design projects with 3D flythrough model
The city council worked with Arterra Interactive to develop the 3D model. A two-minute video shows the current cityscape from above before adding high rises, parks, and other capital projects. Viewers see how 30 current and future projects will move Parramatta into the future. Projects represented in the flythrough include a renovated train station, an improved Bankwest Stadium, and the Civic Link green space.
Parramatta, NSW
Australia
Parramatta, NSW keeps waterfront residents informed with FloodSmart notification service
FloodSmart offers a Flood Warning Service for residents living in the seven flood areas near the Upper Parramatta River. Participants specify their preferred methods for flood notifications including text message, email, or automated call. City officials customize flood notifications with minor, moderate, and major category tags. The FloodSmart website houses a flood risk assessment tool and to-do lists.
Parramatta, NSW
Australia
Parramatta, NSW designs COVID-19 Local Business Finder to track service changes
This mobile-friendly website displayed modified hours and services for businesses within the Central Business District. Residents searched for open businesses by address, category, or location. City personnel adapted its CBD Parking Finder app to display parking options and real-time space vacancies. The Local Business Finder also listed street parking with temporary free designations.
Parramatta, NSW
Australia
Parramatta, NSW tests recycled asphalt to reduce landfill waste
The city resurfaced a portion of Chelsmford Avenue with a recycled asphalt produced by Downer. The Reconophalt mixture includes plastic bags, printer ink, and bottles that otherwise end up in the landfill. Parramatta hopes the Chelsmford Avenue experiment expands to other streets as one kilometer of Reconophalt uses the equivalent of 500,000 plastic bags, 165,000 glass bottles, and 12,500 ink cartridges.
Parramatta, NSW
Australia