The second year of Smart Casey Launchpad implementation was marked by an abundance of activity and successful outcomes. Due to realignment with financial year reporting, year 2 spanned 18 months, from January 2022 to end-June 2023.

A large focus of the second year of the program was the execution of two Living Labs, the first which was focussed on running trials to address challenges relating to Digital Equity in Doveton, and the second which ran trials across three key themes to create a Circular Economy in Casey. The Open Data platform continued to grow in its number of active datasets, insights and registered users, and a Smart Councils IoT (Internet of Things) partnership was formed with five other Councils across the South-East region, enabling efficiencies and cost savings in rolling out real-time sensor projects. The internally facing Innovation Program continued to grow in its second year, providing employees with a variety of workshops, consulting sessions and training opportunities to build innovation capability within the organisation. Towards the end of the year the Smart Casey Innovation Festival took place over 4 weeks providing a range of opportunities for employees, community, and external partners to get involved.

Digital inclusion initiatives, including supporting digital literacy, accessibility, and affordability, have become integral components towards building a Smart Casey. As we transition towards a technology-enabled future, data-driven decision-making has taken centre stage, guiding us towards innovative strategies. Moving into FY23/24, it is crucial to embrace the concept of digital twins, open data, smart asset implementation and the scale-up of Living Labs. By prioritising these initiatives, we position ourselves at the forefront of technological advancements, continuing the impact of digital equity, fostering a culture of innovation, and enabling the community to thrive in the digital era.

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