Cardinia, VIC
Shire in Victoria
Australia
Cardinia, VIC protects human and wildlife health near busy intersections with LED lighting pilot
Cardinia installed three 3000k light fixtures at busy intersections on McGregor Road and Soldiers Road. Amber-colored bulbs produce warm lighting that has fewer impacts on drivers and nearby animal habitats. The fixtures are more directly aimed at intersections than existing streetlights, thus minimizing wildlife exposure to artificial light. Shire officials approved this pilot based on research showing the negative impacts of cool-white lighting on human sleep and wildlife feeding patterns.
Cardinia, VIC
Australia
Cardinia, VIC tackles bin contamination with smart waste collection trucks
Council officials purchased 16 collection trucks equipped with GPS tracking, cameras, and onboard computers. Tracked vehicles are dispatched to missed households or rerouted based on real-time traffic patterns. Drivers place informational stickers on contaminated bins identified by external cameras. Cardinia's Waste team can quickly report damaged bins and other issues found in the field using in-vehicle computers.
Cardinia, VIC
Australia
Cardinia, VIC rotates signage and cameras at illegal dumping hotspots during six-month pilot
Council officials identified hotspots for illegal waste dumping based on resident surveys and service calls. Ten dumping sites featured combinations of deterrence signs, security cameras, and trail cameras. Cardinia and Sustainability Victoria rotated these assets to gather data on best methods for preventing the activity. Camera footage allowed local law enforcement to issue fines, while signage raised awareness among first-time perpetrators.
Cardinia, VIC
Australia
Cardinia, VIC maximizes accessibility to council publications and services with website upgrades
Website users can customize the council's website for their needs with a text editing tool. This feature allows saveable adjustments to text sizes, fonts, letter spacing, and page colors. Council staffers convert the quarterly Connect magazine into audio and large-print versions. Cardinia also committed to a mobile-friendly website following a resident survey found 65% of respondents sought council resources on their phones.
Cardinia, VIC
Australia
Cardinia, VIC highlights the full range of area COVID-19 services on Coronavirus Online Help Hub
The Online Help Hub presents local, state, and national resources across 43 categories from apps to youth services. Highlighted sections on public service changes and assistance programs reflect the needs of residents during the outbreak. The hub includes a local directory of businesses providing essential products and services. Seniors and high-risk residents can request daily check-in calls through the hub.
Cardinia, VIC
Australia
Cardinia, VIC develops an automated correspondence system with AI-enabled document management
The council worked with eCloud Business Services to integrate the Digitisation Centre into its daily workflows over 18 months. Every mailed letter or document is scanned and analyzed by algorithms that improve over time. Analyzed correspondence is tagged and sent to departments for review. The Records Management team benefits from uniform sorting standards and time savings created by the new system.
Cardinia, VIC
Australia
Cardinia, VIC makes comprehensive data for every property available on Community Compass platform
The Community Compass allows users to find 15 categories of data for every address in the city. This platform highlights essential information like property reports, levies, and zoning. Clicking on property shows next-level details like soil conditions and waste collection schedules. Owners and prospective buyers learn about child care facilities and schools in their neighborhoods from the website.
Cardinia, VIC
Australia