Griffith University and Laidlaw Trial AI Leak Detection for NSW Institutions
What happened
Griffith University is collaborating on technology with Laidlaw that is being trialed in New South Wales to identify water leaks in schools, TAFEs, hospitals, and public housing. The system uses smart meter data to pinpoint leaks before alerts are sent to site managers. This technology is currently being trialed by Tamworth Regional Council and is backed by a $4 million investment through the NSW Water Efficiency Program.
From abc.net.au
Why it matters
The technology aims to achieve significant resource savings, potentially saving 2,700 megalitres of water annually across NSW institutions. The portal allows site managers to monitor multiple locations simultaneously, streamlining the response to water loss.
From abc.net.au
Who's involved
- Griffith UniversityPartnering on the water efficiency technology with Laidlaw.
- Tamworth Regional CouncilCurrently trialing the AI leak detection technology in the region.
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The entities involved
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Griffith University
public university in south east Queensland, Australia
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Sydney Water
water utility in New South Wales, Australia
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Bureau of Meteorology
Australian government agency responsible for providing meteorology services