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Smart Cities

    2019 Study Tour Report

    by Kurt Pitts, for Banyule Council

    Smart maintenance and asset management of key infrastructure

    The objective of this study topic is to investigate various Smart City technologies and initiatives with the aim of assisting Victorian municipalities with the management of key infrastructure through improved methods of maintenance and asset management. Of particular interest is innovative technology, autonomous vehicles and smart sensors within key infrastructure.

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