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A smart city leverages new technology, data and innovation to improve liveability, productivity and sustainability outcomes.

Annual progress updates

In addition to projects managed by the Smart Cities Steering Group, the Council has completed a number of projects that align with actions in the Smart City Plan.

Smart City Progress

  • Low-emission Council vehicles

    Completed

    Transitioned the Council’s fleet to low-emission vehicles.

  • Smart parking pilot

    Completed

    Partnered with eSMART 21 to undertake a Smart Parking Pilot Project in the ground level of the Webbe Street car park (used technology to monitor 6 car parking bays).

  • Online development applications

    Completed

    Transitioned to electronic assessment of development applications via the State Planning Portal.

  • Free public Wi-Fi at Norwood Town Hall

    Completed

    Access to free public Wi-Fi for Norwood Town Hall visitors.

  • Six electric vehicle charging stations

    Completed

    Received approval for the installation of six electric vehicle charging stations.

  • Norwood Town Hall goes solar

    Completed

    Solar panels installed at Norwood Town Hall.

  • Smart koala crossing

    Completed

    Koala Crossing with remote monitoring capabilities installed on William Street, Norwood.

  • AR Christmas on the Parade

    Completed

    Augmented reality (AR) Christmas activations along The Parade, Norwood.

Smart City Plan timeline

The Council's Smart City Plan was published in January 2021. 

The following timeline contains an overview of the planning, engagement and development stages. 

Smart City Plan timeline

  • July 2019

    Completed

    Endorsed by Council.

  • December 2019

    Completed

    Consultants Delos Delta engaged to develop the Smart City Plan.

  • February 2020

    Completed

    Two in-person community engagement sessions and an online community and key stakeholders survey.

  • March–August 2020

    Completed

    Drafting of Smart City Plan.

  • October 2020

    Completed

    Community Consultation on Draft Smart City Plan.

  • December 2020

    Completed

    Council endorsement.

  • January 2021

    Completed

    Smart City Plan finalised and published

    Download: Smart City Plan

Pages in this section:

Smart City Plan

Smart City Plan
Smart City Framework

Smart City Framework
Smart Projects Showcase

Smart Projects Showcase
Smart City Updates

Smart City Updates

More information

For all Smart City related enquiries, contact the Smart City Steering Group

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