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Local Communities Scheme: Transforming Cities, Suburbs, and Towns

Local Councils

The overall objectives of the Innovative Technology in Local Communities scheme are to increase the efficiency of traditional networks and services through the use of digital technologies.

The Scheme aim to:

Improve the liveability and sustainability of cities, suburbs and towns through the application of smart technology solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges

Increase openly available public and private data sets to support citizen engagement, unlock innovation, and create new business opportunities

Increase innovation and capability in local governments through collaboration and smart locality innovation ecosystem development

Contribute to the development of smart locality standards impacting the roll-out and use of smart technology.

This Scheme covers 85% of the total cost of the three projects selected.

This grant goes in line with several targets including:

The EU target for European Cities to substantially contribute to the Green Deal target for reducing emissions by 55% by 2030.

Measure 58 from the 2022 Election Manifesto, whereby the Government will prioritise projects that apply innovative technology-based solutions to urban challenges.

During the submission period, a total of fourteen (14) ideas were proposed by Local / Regional Councils, with three (3) projects selected to benefit from the Scheme.

Supported by the Innovative Technology in Local Communities Scheme

This scheme will cover 85% of the total eligible expenditure of the three (3) selected projects (including VAT).

Scheme

Innovative Technology in Local Communities

Project Title

Smart Waste Depots

Local Council

Swieqi

Budget Allocated

€40,120

Project Summary

The piloting of Smart Waste Depots at a site in Malta is intended to obligate the commercial sector, to separate waste at source and to serve as an alternative or add-on to kerbside waste collection through providing appropriate smart infrastructure. The Smart Depots will be accessible 24/7 for commercial and residential users and will be used for the separate collection of organic (white bag) and residual waste (black bag).