Weather Station Trial

The Shire is piloting a weather station network on the Mornington Peninsula, in partnership with Attentis Technology. Our unique environment and diverse geography mean that local weather patterns are hard to predict and forecast, and it can be hard for organisations, businesses and communities to plan for and react to weather events. 

Our initial trial phase will be four stations in Rosebud, Flinders, Red Hill and Mornington. Beyond the trial phase, we envisage an ongoing network of up to 10 additional stations to provide full coverage. 

The first four weather stations will be installed in February / March 2025, and there will be a 2-year period of collecting and reviewing data. 

The stations will allow us to measure key weather and climate data including rainfall, temperature, wind speed, air quality and more. It will also allow us to detect extreme weather events such as bushfire, flooding, coastal inundation and storms, and access live data to inform emergency response and community action. The data will be accessible to the Shire and emergency management services, and to the Community through an app. 

The data collected will be stored on secure servers and used only for the purposes of analysing and displaying weather data. It will not be accessible by anyone for any other purpose. 

The weather station relies on several communication methods including low and high frequency radio waves, satellite and the 4G and 5G networks to transmit data to secure servers. All of the systems are fully compliant with all Australian safety standards.

Proposed locations of the weather station trial

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Image: Proposed locations for weather station trial.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do we need weather stations on the Peninsula?

We currently have only one weather station within the municipality, however the region experiences many different microclimates and local extreme weather impacts, for example wind, rain, heat/cold, humidity, pollen/dust/particulate matter.

The only existing station is at Cerberus, Hastings. More accurate and visible data for all elements will better inform on these climate risks and provide consistent weather information for council, municipal services and community.

Why were these locations chosen?

The four sites chosen represent the different conditions and environments found on the Peninsula and will serve to trial the technology so we can assess whether a larger rollout is viable.

How is security and privacy being managed?

All data captured by the weather stations, both sensitive and non-sensitive, will be strictly controlled and governed by the Attentis Data Security Protocol to prevent unauthorised access and protect all data captured.

How long will they be there for?

The trial is planned for a minimum of two years, at which point it will be evaluated and the next stage identified.

When will I see a benefit

In the trial stage, the data may be used by the Shire and other entities to inform emergency management and public health responses. In later stages, we will explore opportunities to share data directly with our community.

If there is a full rollout of this technology, where will the additional weather stations be located?

Preliminary investigations have identified that a total of 14 weather stations would be enough to provide comprehensive coverage of the Peninsula. This will be further developed and consulted following the trial period.

Updated 15 January 2025.

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