Water consumption to become more predictable in Australia's tourist
town of Port Douglas using Itron's advanced water technology
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it was chosen by the
Cairns Regional Council, under the Port Douglas Demand Management
Campaign, to deploy its advanced water metering solution. Itron has
begun deploying its wireless fixed network system in the town of Port
Douglas, in Far North Queensland. This new deployment in Australia
follows last year's full-scale deployment of the same system in the city
of Kalgoorlie. Over the course of the six-month project, Itron is
implementing a system that will help the Cairns Regional Council track
water consumption and optimize supply according to demand.
In Port Douglas, where usage rates are high because of the notable
influx of tourists, water demand management has become an increasingly
important priority for the Cairns Regional Council. With Itron's smart
metering infrastructure solution, the utility can monitor consumption in
real-time, resulting in improved water resource management.
"Ultimately, our solution is scalable and will allow the town to
maintain its existing infrastructure today, while positioning it for
future growth," commented Sheena Trumble, general manager, Itron
Australia. "We are pleased to equip our customer with a system to help
manage fluctuating water demand and implement conservation programs."
"Advanced metering technology will enable us to collect data remotely
rather than sending a meter reader to collect information. It makes our
job much easier," explained Bruce Gardiner, general manager, Cairns
Water, Cairns Regional Council. "This initial project is part of a
larger water management effort, partially funded by the Australian
Commonwealth Government's Water for the Future and National Water
Security for Cities and Towns programs. Our vision is to better
understand water usage within the area, increase the number of proactive
asset management systems implemented across the region, and reduce
demand on current water sources. We also believe providing better
information to our customers will assist in reducing water loss and
create a more sustainable water supply."
About Itron
Itron is the leading provider of energy and water resource management
solutions for nearly 8,000 utilities around the world. We offer
end-to-end solutions that include electricity, gas, water and heat
measurement and control technology; communications systems; software;
and professional services. With nearly 9,000 employees doing business in
more than 130 countries, Itron empowers utilities to responsibly and
efficiently manage energy and water resources. To realize a sustainable
future, start here: www.itron.com.
Itron, Inc.
Media Contacts
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Director Marketing Communications, Global Water
+33 5 49 62 70 44
isabelle.sevegrand@itron.com
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Moore
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+1 509.891.3524
sharelynn.moore@itron.com
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Source: Itron, Inc.
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