LGAQ developing analytics tool for councils
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is developing a new data analytics tool named LG Sherlock to help councils improve the services they can offer to their communities.
Work on LG Sherlock began after a survey found that 84% of Queensland councils believe they can use information to enhance their operations.
Once live, the platform will store and analyse data covering hundreds of topics and provide insights to help councils reduce costs and better manage risks. Expert data scientists will be on hand to help councils securely upload data and then search it via an online portal.
Potential applications include disaster planning and recovery, reducing energy costs, managing noise complaints and reducing the cost of asset management. Pilot councils have already started using the platform for end uses.
The platform is expected to be fully operational from early next year. It will initially be offered to councils for free, with LGAQ planning to introduce a subscription model for the service from mid-2019.
To improve privacy and security, data for each council will be stored separately and will be anonymised unless a council specifies otherwise. Councils will retain ownership of the data, as well as control over how much they input to the platform and who can access it.
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