DCS-2020-03 Smart Infrastructure Policy
This circular and policy sets the minimum requirements for smart technology to be embedded in all new and upgraded infrastructure from 2020. Agencies are required to comply with the policy and requirements for all new and upgraded infrastructure.
Issued: 7 August 2020 by Secretary, Department of Customer Service
Key information
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Department of Customer Service Circular
- Identifier
- DCS-2020-03
- Compliance
- Mandatory
Who needs to know and/or comply with this?
- Departments
- Executive agencies related to Departments
- Separate agencies
- Statutory Authorities/Bodies
- Advisory Entities (including Boards and Committees)
About
This circular and policy sets the minimum requirements for smart technology to be embedded in all new and upgraded infrastructure from 2020. Agencies are required to comply with the policy and requirements for all new and upgraded infrastructure.
This policy completes recommendation 32 of the State Infrastructure Strategy 2018-2038.
The Policy outlines different layers in which standardisation is needed to achieve the social, economic and environment benefits of a smart place.
All infrastructure projects subject to the Infrastructure Investor Assurance Framework (IIAF) or the ICT Assurance Framework will need to comply with the policy and be required to complete an options analysis prior to Gate 1 and Gate 2 reviews.
Compliance with the Smart Infrastructure policy is from the date of issue of this circular.Whilst the policy does not apply to Local Councils,