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The benefits of IoT in helping to drive sustainable outcomes are more evident when combined with the ability to enhance community engagement .”
Selwyn District Council aims to have its app available for members of the public towards the latter half of 2023 .
In April , the council installed new cutting-edge technology in partnership with SPARK New Zealand and Attentis to help in the detection of fires in the region ’ s McHughs Forest Park .
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Three fire sensor poles that use a combination of thermal imaging , 360 ° cameras and air quality technology to monitor environmental conditions can notify emergency services if any sign of fire is detected .
The data will also be made live to the public through the council ’ s partnership with Attentis .
The app can be used to monitor real-time conditions in the forest and its walking trails . A QR code is located on signage at McHughs Forest Park and will be shared via the council ’ s website .
This project has also seen a strong collaboration with nearby Christchurch City Council trailing the same technology in Bottle Lake Forest .
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says the sensors are a great example of embracing new technology to improve safety and enjoyment of the district . a proactive response to public safety and I am particularly proud to work alongside a team of individuals who prioritize this .”
The success of this partnership also depends on the critical collaboration with Fire and Emergency New Zealand , who are interested to learn how such technology like this can help reduce the incidents and consequences of fire .
The sensors are self-powered and use a combination of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology – a system of interrelated computers and machines that can transfer data across a network without needing people-to-people or people-tocomputer interaction . p
“ It ’ s exciting to have this technology available for McHughs Forest and for what it could mean for the future of Selwyn . Having real-time , 24-hour monitoring in place ready to alert emergency services is extremely important , but it ’ s also a great example of how we can embrace technology to help people explore and enjoy the district safely .”
Michele Wong said the Attentis early fire detection sensors demonstrate how relevant data and edge processing combined with the appropriate IoT cellular network services can provide situational awareness in areas where speed of information can be hugely important .
“ We are excited to work with Selwyn District Council on the deployment of their early fire detection networks . The project has generated some interest with other councils , commercial forestry operation and other organizations actively considering the technology solution ,” she said .
Attentis Managing Director , Cameron McKenna , said : “ This technology is instrumental in delivering
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