Over 300 CCTV cameras across the cities of Melbourne and Geelong have been upgraded by Axis Communications, further protecting citizens through enhanced crime prevention, deterrence and response. 

Axis Communications partnered with the two cities in installing its PTZ cameras to help deliver automatic detection between vehicles and pedestrians while providing the council with insights into traffic flow and patterns. 

“The data and insight that our technology provides are critical in the proper planning and management of public spaces and transport,” Axis Communications ANZ’s Business Development Manager, Transportation and Smart Cities Johnny Lee said. 

“Our technology was originally planned to boost security around club and nightlife precincts, but both cities are increasingly utilised to understand how their respective cities are changing.” 

The upgrading of Axis Communications’ PTZ cameras helped reduce crime and vandalism towards key infrastructure in the cities, as well as support smart city initiatives such as traffic management and urban mobility. The partnership has also seen the establishment of a dedicated Congestion Management Team that will respond to bottlenecks, incidents and breakdowns in real-time.  

Aside from the upgrading of CCTV cameras, the Victorian Government has also made an investment in congestion-busting technology to help monitor and ease traffic congestion within its cities. 

“As we return to post-COVID normality we begin to see an increase in the use of roads and public transportation,” Mr Lee said. 

“A key to delivering an efficiently flowing city is to understand how it operates — from the flow of vehicles and pedestrians through to effects of events on transport infrastructure such as parking and public transport. Data analytics and automation allow for transport operators and city councils to make informed decisions and plan for the future.” 

Greater Geelong’s Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan said the camera upgrades, which are linked to a control centre monitored by specially trained council staff and Victoria Police, have improved public safety and transport planning. 

“This type of smart technology is game-changing as it provides accurate data to inform public space and transport planning,” he said. 

“Having real-time data on usage of public spaces means we can make sure Central Geelong and our townships are attractive, vibrant and active.” 

Source: govtech review. content has been edited for style and clarity.

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