By Greentech Lead Team: Itron, a
provider of energy and water resource management solutions, announced that it
was selected by the Cairns Regional Council, to deploy its advanced water
metering solution under the Port Douglas Demand Management Campaign. The system
will help the Cairns Regional Council track water consumption and optimize
supply according to demand.
This initial project is part of a
larger water management effort, partially funded by the Australian Commonwealth
Government’s Water for the Future and National Water Security for Cities and
Towns programs.
“Our vision is to better understand
water usage within the area, increase the number of proactive asset management
systems implemented across the region, and reduce demand on current water
sources. We also believe providing better information to our customers will
assist in reducing water loss and create a more sustainable water supply,”
said Bruce Gardiner, general manager, Cairns Water, Cairns Regional Council.
With Itron’s smart
metering infrastructure solution, the utility can monitor consumption in
real-time, resulting in improved water resource management. This advanced
metering technology will enable Cairns Water to collect data remotely rather
than sending a meter reader to collect information.
Itron has begun deploying its
wireless fixed network system in the town of Port Douglas, in Far North
Queensland, Australia. Last year Itron deployed the same system in the city of Kalgoorlie.
In Port Douglas, where usage rates
are high because of the notable influx of tourists, water demand management has
become an increasingly important priority for the Cairns Regional Council.
“Ultimately, our solution is
scalable and will allow the town to maintain its existing infrastructure today,
while positioning it for future growth. We are pleased to equip our customer
with a system to help manage fluctuating water demand and implement
conservation programs,” said Sheena Trumble, general manager, Itron
Australia.
Recently, Itron announced its
advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) was selected by the City of Madison, WI
Water Utility for Project H2O.