Project Overview
Ray Bastin Reserve is being activated as Casey’s first Smart Park. As part of an ongoing redevelopment project of Ray Bastin Reserve, the City of Casey is seeking to understand the impact that redeveloping a park has on its usage by the community and seeks to understand which facilities the community is drawn to when redeveloping. This ambitious initiative marks a significant step forward in the City's commitment to enhancing community well-being through innovative urban development strategies.
What Type of Sensors Will Be Installed
An array of sensors has been strategically deployed throughout Ray Bastin Reserve to assess the impact of park investments. These sensors will collect data for a variety of reasons including:
- People Counting Sensors: These sensors will monitor the park's foot traffic and activity levels, providing valuable insights into usage patterns and popular amenities.
- Smart Bathroom Sensing: Sensors detecting occupancy of public bathrooms will help us deliver cleaner facilities and monitor the internal climate of the newly designed bathroom.
- Noise Level Sensors: Installed to gauge noise levels emanating from park activities, these sensors will help identify potential disturbances to nearby residents and inform noise mitigation strategies.
- Weather Monitoring Sensors: These sensors track local weather conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and humidity, and analyse how weather impacts park usage and visitor behaviour.
- Occupancy Sensors: These sensors will evaluate the adequacy of park facilities, such as disability parking spaces and public toilets, ensuring they meet the needs of all park visitors.
- Vehicle Counting Sensors: These sensors will detect if a vehicle enters or exits the park to help determine if adequate parking is available.
What Information Will the Sensors Collect
The installed sensors will gather a wealth of anonymised data pertaining to various aspects of park functionality and visitor experience. Key data points include:
- Park usage patterns, including peak hours and popular attractions.
- Noise levels and their potential impact on surrounding communities.
- Weather conditions and their influence on park visitation.
- Facility usage and effectiveness, including accessibility features.
- Public transportation patronage and its correlation with park visitation.
This comprehensive dataset will be valuable for informing future park redevelopment plans and evaluating the revamped Ray Bastin Reserve's success in meeting community needs and expectations.
All data collected is anonymous, and no individual contributor to that dataset can be identified using our sensors. We have elected to use technology that prioritises our community's privacy in line with our Ethics and Privacy Statement
