The Sunshine Coast town of Woombye will participate in a study that will track movements and behaviour of its residents in an effort to inform council decisions.
Local councillor Winston Johnson says ten sensors on the main street will take measurements on pedestrian and vehicle movements. A water sensor will record how many people are using public amenities. Johnson says the data will inform scheduling of maintenance and cleaning.
Local businesses said the study will help tourists connect with local communities. Grant Palethorpe of the Woombye Community and Business Association said the data gathered from car park sensors are of particular interest to business owners