The ‘smart city’ is a modern concept that has been implemented in districts in the most advanced cities in the world. The idea behind the smart city is to employ latest information technology trend and tools to support people’s lifestyles and a country’s economic prosperity.
The Smart City service at Lusail City positions it as one of Qatar’s most advanced cities. Lusail will provide a switched on, high-technology environment comprising both wired and wireless communication networks to offer advanced services. Lusail City’s residents, business community and visitors will have a variety of communication facilities which will allow them to access any network from any place and at any time.
An operation control centre, based in Lusail City will be responsible for implementing and managing the strategic information technology network covering the city’s entire systems and activities. For example, the city’s traffic light system will be monitored and controlled to ease traffic at peak times.
Centralised Command and Control Centre: A Centralised meeting point of all the services from communication and surveillance to observation.
The Centralised Command and Control Centre handle the surveillance systems in and around the city, maintaining the security of buildings, facilities and streets around the clock. Video surveillance is recorded and stored for retrieval when required. The centre can group locations and connect surveillance systems in order to respond quickly to any emergency. All these safety measures and procedures are designed to maintain stability and bring complete peace of mind to every resident of Lusail City.
Telecommunication
All telecom and telecommunication services and operations are organised through ICT Qatar (Council for Wired and Wireless Communication), whom are responsible for giving accreditations and permits for operating companies such as Qtel and Vodafone.
Lusail Smart City strategy to offer advanced services through a professional company. The services shall cover the following:
- Advanced Security Management Services:
- Controlling entrance to and exit from the city through a special surveillance control unit by a closed video operated network.
- Fire detection systems connected to fire alarms
- Observation and surveillance of the city’s lighting systems
- Controlling traffic lights
- Managing parking spots and areas
- Monitoring road activity in different areas
- Monitoring activity on transportation systems
- Controlling traffic lights and the automatic operation (opening and closing) of the light train doors
- Advanced Road digital signage
- Centralised help desk, maintenance and asset management services
- Advanced building management services and electronic metering system plus all utilities
- Advanced data centre to support relating businesses