Smart Infrastructure Manual
Provides guidance during the design, development and delivery of council controlled digital infrastructure to promote quality, compliance and sustainability, minimise ongoing maintenance and ensure longevity.
The Smart Infrastructure Manual and attachments provide guidance for the location and distribution of approved digital infrastructure and smart technologies in:
- urban centres
- open spaces
- buildings and venues
- private developments
These documents are aimed at designers, project delivery personnel and maintenance teams, for both developer and council delivered assets. They are living documents which will grow and evolve as council’s needs change.
Your feedback is welcome, please contact the Smart Cities Team [email protected]

Smart Infrastructure Manual (SIM)
Provides guidance during the design, development and delivery of council controlled digital infrastructure to promote quality, compliance and sustainability, minimise ongoing maintenance and ensure longevity.

SIM attachment - Telecommunications connectivity
Provides guidance for the design and construction of telecommunications connectivity assets in new developments and redevelopments across the Sunshine Coast.

SIM attachment - Key locations and smart technologies
Provides examples of centres, corridors, parks, gardens, and environmental reserves identified for the inclusion of selected smart technologies.

Open Space Landscape Infrastructure Manual – Smart technologies
Provides guidance for designers and project managers with the planning and implementation of digital infrastructure in parks and gardens.

Developer broadband fact sheet
Provides guidance during the design, development and delivery of council controlled digital infrastructure to promote quality, compliance and sustainability, minimise ongoing maintenance and ensure longevity.
Business resident broadband fact sheet
Outlines options for broadband connectivity via the NBN and council’s broadband network. This is for businesses which need carrier or private network delivered specialised services using domestic and international carrier networks.