Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW hosts Minecraft Sustainable Design Competition for local students
The QPRC Minecraft Sustainable Design Competition sought entries from residents aged 5 to 17. Participants were asked to construct sustainable structures and spaces in a Minecraft map of the region. The four-week competition asked students for unique solutions to transportation, energy, and water quality challenges. A June 2022 event presented submissions by finalists with awards given to an overall winner, three age group winners, and three category winners.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW
Australia
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW collaborates with NatureMapr on wildlife tracking project
Local residents download the free NatureMapr app and create accounts to participate in the project. The mobile app allows users to take photos and capture the sounds of wildlife. Each entry is pinned on a regional map, providing a comprehensive view of animal locations. NatureMapr users find top contributors, recent contributions, and discussion threads in the app. Council officials will use the evolving map to protect sensitive species and develop bushfire protection measures.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW
Australia
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW tracks platypus and rakali populations with monitoring project
Volunteer monitors find tips on where to locate local platypus and rakali populations on the project's website. An online survey allows citizen scientists to record sightings including date, time, animal health, and location. The Platypus and Rakali Citizen Science Monitoring Program website includes an interactive map and monthly sighting statistics. Council officials use the data to monitor wildlife health, typically a bellwether for water quality issues and overdevelopment.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW
Australia
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW lays groundwork for future with Googong Smart Community
Googong Smart Community will turn the township into a model community for smart neighborhoods and districts. Initial steps included fiber installation and smart street lights. Additional features like smart parking and remote restroom monitoring build off this new infrastructure. Residents and visitors access connected services through a new Googong App. Council leaders and project partners produced a 32-page blueprint with lessons for other governments.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW
Australia
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW commits to LED streetlight upgrade with view to smart applications
The council and Essential Energy are switching 5,487 streetlights to LED fixtures. Essential Energy's fixtures can be equipped with traffic sensors, cameras, and light controls in the future. The upgraded light network will cut annual emissions by 1,334 tons and reduce energy usage by 1,402 megawatt-hours per year. Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council saves $441,000 AUD per year in lighting costs with project costs repaid by savings within six years.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW
Australia
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW connects Googong properties to Purple Pipe recycled water network
Homes and facilities throughout Googong township connect to the water recycling plant via purple pipes. Non-potable water treated at the center can be used for watering green spaces, flushing toilets, and washing cars. The Purple Pipe system is backed up by rainwater collection and the Googong Dam for a drought-resilient water supply. Council officials worked with area developer PEET on the years-long project that will reduce potable water consumption by 60%.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW
Australia