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A series of dynamic smart cities projects helped the City of Parramatta win the coveted Leadership City award at the third annual Smart Cities Awards presented virtually this year by Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand.
The City of Parramatta was one of 18 winners announced across seven categories of the Smart Cities Awards for their visionary leadership, best practice projects and real-world impact. In a pandemic-affected year, these smart cities leaders of Australia and New Zealand used technology and innovation to drive their efforts in tackling the challenges of COVID-19.
“This year’s winners have played key roles in the national advancement of smart cities across Australia and New Zealand, while also leading a digitally-enabled and data-driven recovery from COVID-19,” says Smart Cities Council’s executive director Adam Beck.