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Kincardine Council was able to receive an update from the Nuclear Innovation Institute at their most recent meeting.
Becky Smith, Director of the Centre for Municipal Innovation from the Nuclear Innovation Institute, says that the team is focusing on their Smart Beach project, which will be testing real-time information on swimming conditions, and warning people of where hazards are on the beach, as well as installing another camera system near the Kincardine Pier to collect data on the north side of the jetty.
She says so far, the project has been getting attention.
“I had a call from the US weather service, as well from the US Coast Guard, so I know there [are] many people who are interested in this project and really looking forward to seeing the outcome of the three-year pilot.”
The purpose of a Smart Beach is able to record current water conditions to help keep beachgoers safe.
“A Smart Beach uses innovative technologies to collect and analyze water and weather conditions that will develop a system to provide beachgoers as well as EMS with real-time information on water conditions including rough surf, and the presence of rip currents so we can stay safe at the beach.”
In 2020, seven municipalities and Bruce County approved the investment into the Municipal Innovation Council as a pilot project.
Smith says that every for MIC dollar invested, the NII say they have been able to double that through external funding sources, bringing the total value delivered by the MIC to over $1.25 million.