Keeping an eye on parks to know what needs our attention

With so many parks and gardens around our city, we sometimes need a bit of help to know when something needs attention.

We’ve started trialling cameras that monitor for changes in our environment – things like fallen tree branches or other potential hazards – and automatically alert our parks team that action is required.

The first of these cameras have been installed at 177a Mt Alexander Road in Flemington.

These are not CCTV cameras; they are low-resolution and don’t capture faces.

But they do let us know how often park amenities like benches, tables and playground equipment are used, so we can best direct our resources to where they’re needed most.