Overview
Between 2020 and 2023, the Smart Places Acceleration Program provided co-contributions for NSW Government agencies to deliver smart initiatives.
Government agencies are delivering these initiatives in partnership with:
- local councils and place managers
- industry
- the innovation and research sectors.
The program funded 28 initiatives and projects to:
- generate new data
- grow capability in the public sector
- generate and communicate data insights
- deliver new enabling technology and smart infrastructure.
The Smart Places Acceleration Program was funded by the Digital Restart Fund.
Examples of funded initiatives
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![People enjoying a night out at Vivid Music 2017 Heaps Gay event at Sydney Tower Eye.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_s_x1/public/2023-07/DataAfterDark.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=tAXLTsYq)
Data After Dark
This project aims to provide insights on the 24-hour economy strategy for Sydney's nightlife.
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![A State Emergency Services car is stopped in front of a sign saying "water over road", and a flooded road.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_s_x1/public/2023-07/FloodAndStormIntelligenceSensing.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=8dDPdYii)
Flood and Storm Intelligence Sensing
This pilot project will serve as the blueprint for the NSW Government to scale up flood and storm intelligence across NSW.
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![OPENAIR](/sites/default/files/styles/card_s_x1/public/2023-07/image%20%2810%29.png?h=d303e3f9&itok=HK491nnu)
OPENAIR
This initiative aims to provide local governments with the latest technology and information on inexpensive air quality sensors.
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![A person scans the QR code on a Digital Trust for Places Routines sign in Sydney Olympic Park.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_s_x1/public/2023-07/DigitalTrustForPlacesAndRoutines.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=k7s_Nzfu)
Digital Trust for Places and Routines
This Australian-first trial will inform communities about what smart technologies are in place, and explain how the data captured is used.
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![A person drills equipment into the ground for the Smart Digital Kerbside project.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_s_x1/public/2023-07/SmartDigitalKerbside1.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=LHVEQECD)
Digital Smart Kerbs
This project trials smart sensors and smart signs to help improve our kerbsides for pedestrians, public transport passengers, cyclists, drivers and freight.
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![Children run through a water sprinkler outdoors on a lawn, next to a house.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_s_x1/public/2023-07/SmartAndCoolPlaces2.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=JXHRUHXA)
Smart and Cool Places
This trial seeks to boost NSW's resilience against urban overheating and safeguard residents from heatwaves.
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