Digital infrastructure to deliver for Penrith

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Technology players big and small gathered in Penrith last week to discuss the digital future of Western Sydney and ensure the benefits of new technology are maximised for local communities.

Technology players big and small gathered in Penrith last week to discuss the digital future of Western Sydney and ensure the benefits of new technology are maximised for local communities.

Hosted by Infrastructure NSW, the industry briefing drew together 250 members of the technology sector to learn about opportunities to co-develop digital infrastructure and services under the Western Sydney City Deal.

Speaking at the event, Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM, said investment in the region's technology has the capacity to provide better lifestyle opportunities for residents and generate social, economic and environmental benefits for the communities of Western Sydney.

"This could involve the use of new data networks, digital sensors and other new systems to help us better deliver services and improve quality of life for our community," Cr Fowler said.

"Penrith is set to become one of Australia's most connected cities - physically, through the delivery of vital infrastructure such as the North South Rail Link and Western Sydney Airport, and digitally, through the implementation of leading-edge infrastructure and technologies.

"Our City is the perfect location for technology and industry leaders to meet and discuss the transformative changes that will shape our digital future.

"We sit at the heart of once in a generation Government investment in the region, and to realise the full potential of this for our community, collaboration through the Western Sydney City Deal is key," said Cr Fowler.

Under the Western Sydney City Deal, three levels of government are working together to deliver the most important projects for Western Sydney.

"It's a very exciting time and together with the Australian and NSW Governments, we're confident we will build a world leading Smart City and deliver the outcomes our community deserves," said Cr Fowler.

Photo caption: Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM speaks at the Digital Western Parkland City Industry Briefing.

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Tuesday, 12 February 2019.