Cumberland, NSW

Cumberland, NSW makes Living Safely community safety program more accessible in midst of COVID-19

Living Safely was designed with NSW Police as a series of workshops. Public health restrictions led council staffers to turn the in-person events into a five-episode podcast series. Listeners learn about common scams, property crimes, and home security in six languages. Cumberland also produced video versions of the workshop for visual learners. This series was shaped by the most commonly reported crimes along with resident concerns raised during safety planning sessions.

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Cumberland, NSW

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Cumberland, NSW makes waste collection requests easier after app collaboration with OneBlink

The OneBlink partnership resulted in a mobile app for waste collection requests by residents. Each address is eligible for up to four free special collections per year beyond regularly scheduled pickups. Cumberland added a reporting feature in the app to inform officials of illegal dumping in their neighborhoods. The app includes reminders about collection schedules and confirmations of completed requests.

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Cumberland, NSW

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Cumberland, NSW creates Employ Local portal to connect residents with jobs during COVID-19

The portal shows local job vacancies in nine categories including construction, education, and medical. Each category takes users to a simple list of jobs in their neighborhood. Applicants submit their credentials directly to employers using preferred contacts included in the job descriptions. Cumberland populates this portal based on employer responses to the council's Local Employment Opportunity Submission Form.

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Cumberland, NSW

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Cumberland, NSW uses neighborhood smart sensor network to inform long-term planning

The Smart Cities plan in the Granville neighborhood draws a picture of daily life through sensor data. Eighty sensors across three streets provide information necessary for street and parking projects. Cumberland uses nine sensors to track pedestrian behaviors valuable during traffic flow analyses. A combination of water monitors and air sensors shows how residents interact with the environment.

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Cumberland, NSW

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Cumberland, NSW tests summer playground upgrades for comfortable park experiences

Upgrades to Merrylands Memorial Park in 2021 addressed high surface temperatures that discourage summer park usage. These upgrades included recycled shade covers and play area materials that absorb less heat than traditional surfaces. Western Sydney University worked with the city to collect data for potential expansion into other parks.

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Cumberland, NSW

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