The Government of Gibraltar has announced the rollout of two new “Smart City” initiatives, aimed at improving how the public accesses Government services in person and online.
The services, led by the IT&LD and Digital Services, were available as from Thursday, with further initiatives planned for phased delivery.
The first initiative is the eGov Membership Pass, a free digital service available via an app on iOS and Android, providing an NFC-enabled contactless alternative to the existing physical Gibraltar ID card when interacting with Government services.
The town hall has just signed off on a 100,000-euro plan to install more CCTV cameras across the municipality, in order to boost both road safety and public security.
The new cameras will be placed in some key areas to keep track of traffic flow, spot incidents quicker, and also make life easier for locals and visitors. They’ll join the network of devices already in use, but with some upgraded tech that plugs into an intelligent management system. In other words: the town is entering into the age of smart surveillance.
The Ayuntamiento de El Ejido has announced the launch of 25 new free WiFi zones throughout the municipality, further expanding its digital connectivity initiatives. This development aims to enhance public access to the internet and support the municipality’s transformation into a Smart City.
The new WiFi hotspots, part of the “TuWifiMunicipal” network, are available from 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily and can be accessed via smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Users connect through a personalised welcome portal where they must accept terms of use. The service includes content filtering to ensure safe and appropriate browsing for all users. This initiative is funded through the European Union’s Next Generation funds and is integrated within the Estrategia de Desarrollo Urbano Sostenible e Integrado (Sustainable and Integrated Urban Development Strategy), reinforcing El Ejido’s commitment to sustainable urban development.
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