We’re trialling an evidence-based approach to inform current and future asset management at Naru Reserve and Naru Beach, informed by peak holiday and summer patronage in the area.

The system tracks visitor movements to and from the site, while avoiding community concerns around privacy.

The technology is specifically designed to process images on the device itself, preventing any storage of images. The system then simply uploads the number, type and timing of movements to Council databases. 

The system can send information over our long-range city network (LoRaWAN) to be integrated into existing databases, and can be changed to track and distinguish between different parameters of interest (people, cars, dogs etc.)

The camera will be set up from early January 2023 until mid-June 2023 to understand the use of the area during this time, including time and duration of visits, and peak periods. 

We’re constantly upgrading and maintaining our city’s parks, recreational spaces and natural areas for the benefit of our residents, visitors and the natural environment. To inform future land and asset planning, such as roads and provision of facilities and amenities, it’s important to understand usage to ensure we continue to provide the right service for our community.