Smart Metering Program: The Innovation to Know About This Month

Central Coast Council launched its smart metering program in June 2026, equipping 100 high-usage commercial customers with digital water meters linked to the MyWater dashboard for real-time leak detection and consumption monitoring.

Why This Matters Now

The Smart Central Coast Program ran from 2023 to 2025 with funding from NSW's Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. It evaluated digital connectivity needs and technology solutions to support the region's economic growth and sustainability. The June 2026 metering rollout builds directly on that foundation by applying connected technology to everyday infrastructure.

Key Local Projects Underway

Alongside the metering program, 450 smart parking sensors are being installed across the Terrigal CBD with 250 sensors and the Gosford CBD with 200 sensors. These sensors deliver real-time parking availability through apps to reduce traffic congestion. The region received AU$113,657 under the Australian Government's Smart Cities and Suburbs Program Round 1 for the smart parking initiative, with total project funding exceeding AU$260,000 through co-contribution from Council and industry. Additional testing includes the Benchmark NSW experimental smart seating trial to improve public space safety perceptions and inform urban design, particularly for women and gender-diverse people.

Evidence and Next Steps

The smart metering program targets 100 commercial customers with connected devices that feed data into the MyWater dashboard. The parking sensor deployment covers two specific CBD locations with exact sensor counts of 250 in Terrigal and 200 in Gosford. Residents and businesses can monitor the outcomes of these initiatives through Council channels as the projects continue. Further details on participation and dashboard access appear on the Central Coast Council website.