Lake Macquarie City Council to develop world-first smart beach technology platform with $910,000 government grant

Updated November 22 2018 - 3:58pm, first published 2:57pm
SAFETY BOOST: The new technology will involve sensors providing lifeguards and community members with real-time information on surf and weather conditions at the beach. Picture: Supplied
SAFETY BOOST: The new technology will involve sensors providing lifeguards and community members with real-time information on surf and weather conditions at the beach. Picture: Supplied

LOCALS will soon be able to access a smartphone app offering up-to-the-minute information about surf and weather conditions at the beach, and how busy it is on the sand.

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