Wanneroo, Western Australia
In 2017 the Planning and Transport Research Centre (PATREC) in partnership with the City of Wanneroo applied for Federal Smart Cities Funding for a project entitled, Railsmart Planning Wanneroo. PATREC exists to carry out collaborative, practical research to help guide Western Australian policy when it comes to transport and land-use planning. PATREC partners participating in
As part of the 2016 election campaign the Australian Government announced the establishment of a $50 million competitive Smart Cities and Suburbs Program to give funding support to projects using technology-driven solutions to solve urban challenges. The program seeks to improve the habitability, efficiency and sustainability of Australian cities, suburbs and towns. Smart technologies enable
The most significant issue for the City of Wanneroo is its expected future population growth, especially in the outlying northern coastal areas. Metronet’s Yanchep Rail Extension will extend the existing Joondalup Line 13.8 kilometres to provide stations along this northern coastline at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep. In the short-term, the Yanchep Rail Extension will help