Waterford City and County Council, IE

Waterford City and County Council, IE unifies smart public assets with IoT sensor network

The council worked with TSSG and the Waterford Institute of Technology to develop test areas for IoT sensors. Targeted installations produce data on traffic, weather conditions, and building use. The sensor network integrates with existing assets like smart bins and shared bikes for a fully connected IoT environment. Council officials incorporate real-time data into daily operations as well as long-term planning processes.

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Waterford City and County Council, IE

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Waterford City and County Council, IE assists businesses during COVID-19 with Business Supports Hub

The online hub provides a single source for local and national funding sources for businesses during the pandemic. A Financial Supports page breaks down information into sections like taxes, wage supports, and microenterprises. Business owners in Waterford also find updates on reopening plans and contacts for local commerce groups. The hub's Good News timeline showcases local business innovations during COVID-19.

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Waterford City and County Council, IE

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Waterford City and County Council, IE allows self-booking during social housing application process

Waterford City and County Council improved its social housing application process for new applicants. Any resident with a completed application and the necessary documents can now self-book their own assessment interview on the Council's website. This new service option underwent a successful 3-month trial run in 2019 before the Council implemented it into the standard housing application process.

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Waterford City and County Council, IE

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