A fixed wireless broadband project at Sailors Falls will replace existing satellite service providing improved mobile and broadband connectivity to Sailors Falls and surrounding areas in the Hepburn Shire.
Funding for the project is part of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP), part of the Commonwealth Government’s $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan, to boost regional, rural and remote connectivity by providing a range of technology upgrades including fixed wireless, mobile voice and data, optical fibre and free public wi-fi solutions. The projects leverage a total $106.25 million in co-contributions from State and Territory and industry to improve connectivity for regional and remote communities.
Other local projects funded under the scheme include a Macro Mobile site at Rokewood, providing improved handheld coverage and capacity to the area and a fixed wireless broadband project in Trentham to provide improved connectivity to Blackwood and the surrounding areas of Newbury and Little Hampton.
The rollout schedule will be published on the carriers’ websites once contracts are executed.
“Access to reliable mobile coverage and connectivity is essential,” said Member for Ballarat, Catherine King. “When your phone or internet
doesn’t work, you can’t keep in touch with family and friends, run your business, or access essential services taken for granted in major cities, like tele-health.
“We know that these investments will make a meaningful difference to regional communities,
and ensure that locals can stay connected.”
This article is based on a media release from the office of Catherine King, MP.
