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Geelong recognised globally as a leading Smart City
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09/02/2022
Mayor Peter Murrihy pictured with a drone, which is a key smart city enabling technology. The Mayor is also pictured in front of Geelong’s Digital Twin, which is a digital replica of the city revolutionising how we plan and manage the built and natural environment.

We (City of Greater Geelong) have been recognised at the World Smart City Expo in Korea winning the International Smart City of the Year award alongside Barcelona City.

Examples of Smart City initiatives underway in Greater Geelong include:

  • Enhanced fibre installation to The Bellarine- future-proofing our City with digital infrastructure.
  • Geelong Data Exchange- open data that anyone can access modify and reuse.
  • Internet of Things- using smart sensors to collect data and insights.
  • Hollow Hunt- a citizen science initiative to protect tree hollows.
  • Weather Together- a community weather data project to understand microclimates.
  • Urban Forest Dashboard- sharing data on city-managed trees
  • Public WiFi & Enhanced Broadband- to reduce the digital divide and stimulate business innovation.

For more information visit Greater Geelong a Smart City.

Mayor Peter Murrihy

The award is recognition of joint efforts between Council the private sector the education sector and other levels of Government to create a more liveable sustainable and thriving Greater Geelong.

Greater Geelong is an innovative pioneering city and we are proud to have a place on the world stage to highlight the way we’re using smart technology and digital innovation

Geelong is seen as a leading Smart City that’s investing in its future through smart technology open data and innovation.


    Councillor Sarah Mansfield - Innovative Solutions Deputy Chair

    The award is recognition of the progress the City has made since the adoption of our Smart City Strategic Framework in 2021.

    Smart City projects are all about making a difference to our community and environment. We’re using smart sensors to help protect native wildlife and sharing data on more than 165 000 trees we manage through our new Urban Forest Dashboard.

    These events are really important for sharing our achievements and being inspired by smart city initiatives from across the globe.

     

    Published On

    09/02/2022