Science, Technology and Innovation Research
The "Regional and Economic Benefits through Smarter Irrigation" project combines the intellectual skills of the University of Melbourne and the National Information and Community Technology Australia Limited (NICTA), a national centre of excellence in wireless sensor technology with the operational expertise of the Goulburn - Murray Water (GM-W), and the innovative skills in the irrigation community to develop and demonstrate smart water irrigation systems.
The $4.5 million dollar project is funded through a $1.5 million Victorian Government STI grant and $1.5 million each from NICTA and the University of Melbourne.
The smart water management systems, supported by cutting-edge wireless sensor technology will increase economic water efficiency (profit per megalitre) of the dairy, horticulture and viticulture industries generating economic, social and environmental benefits in the Goulburn Valley and make a substantial contribution to the Victorian Export Economy.