Iot Tech Helping To Keep This Sydney Park Cool

SIMPaCT is a collaboration between 11 entities, including Western Sydney University, the University of Technology Sydney and NSW government partners, that uses a range of proprietary irrigation systems with IoT technology to facilitate effective and efficient water management in order to maximise air cooling and minimise water use. This encourages the process of evapo-transpirative cooling, which can lead to lower air temperatures. SIMPaCT is currently in use at Sydney’s 40 hectare Bicentennial Park, and is aiming to address three major challenges facing Australian cities and cities around the world: urban heat, water scarcity and a growing need for high-quality green spaces.