Project: The Northern Territory Government and City of Palmerston entered a partnership to deliver FiberSense technology within Palmerston and Tiger Brennan Drive.
Cost and funding: The joint project will cost $2 million in total.
Status: As of the end of February, FiberSense has completed 95% of cable installation. The remaining location is within the Civic Centre Carpark. View the cable map here. Upcoming works will include;
- Final area of installation of cable
- Development of the software
- Final integration
Overview
A total of 60km of fiber optic cable will be laid throughout Palmerston CBD and Tiger Brennan Drive to detect vibrations in real time to understand and capture vehicular and pedestrian movements. The data will inform Council on locations of high usage areas to identify potential growth opportunities, as well as enhancing safety and liveability.
Benefits
- Complements City of Palmerston's Smart Cities project.
- Data will identify growth opportunities and provide a safer city for families.
- A future focused method of asset protection.
- Innovative infrastructure with multiple uses.