Mayors and councillors from seven South East Queensland (SEQ) councils wrapped up a study tour to Singapore this week into some of the world’s most advanced technology and public transport systems.
Council of Mayors (SEQ) Deputy Chair and Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio said the mission was timely and in response to an increasing trend towards automation,
“All of our councils are focused on doing more with less. While in most places, the adoption of smart cities technologies is in its infancy, Singapore is an exemplar in demonstrating the benefits of using these technologies,” he said.
The delegation spent the trip learning about the country’s smart technology and understanding how it finances, delivers and operates its world class infrastructure.
The tour included an exploration of the country’s driverless public transport systems, the telecommunications company Singtel, Singapore’s start up hub and the Singaporean University of Technology and Design.
Participating councils included Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, Redland, Scenic Rim and Toowoomba. More information on trade and investment in SEQ is available at seqinvest.com.au.