Oral Presentation IPWEA International Public Works Conference 2025

Public Open Space Management System for Floodlighting & Other Functions (121908)

Henk M de Graaf 1
  1. Industrial Automation Group, Joondalup, WA, Australia

Enhancing Public Open Space Management

With urban areas growing denser, the demand for well-maintained public open spaces is critical. Managing parks and reserves now requires advanced control and monitoring systems for essential functions, such as:

  • Irrigation control and tank monitoring
  • Floodlight and park lighting management with user-pay functionality
  • BBQ and public toilet maintenance
  • Waste bin monitoring.

Currently, many councils use separate systems for each function, leading to isolated data and increased maintenance costs. These fragmented systems hinder accurate reporting on space utilization and asset management.

A solution to these challenges is the Smarter Control Public Open Space Management System. This innovative platform unifies all management functions using a common PLC and cloud-based monitoring. The integration of IoT sensors allows for efficient data collection, significantly reducing costs associated with separate communication systems.

By consolidating the hardware and software required for public open space management, councils can achieve streamlined operations, easier maintenance, and improved decision-making based on comprehensive data. The result is not only better service for the public but also cost savings and efficiency in managing our growing urban spaces.

We are confident that our presentation can benefit public open space management and support sustainable urban development.

A case study from the Town of Port Hedland where 38 irrigated parks, 6 floodlit ovals and 2 bulk water access points are all on this system, will be presented at the event.

As mentioned in your invitation for submissions, the presentation will focus on how using technology like this can increase efficiency and reduce cost, not a sales talk.