People living and working in Durack can now look forward to new and improved telecommunication services thanks to the Morrison Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).
More than $14 million has been allocated to 9 place-based digital connectivity solutions in Durack through a range of mobile and broadband services, in some particularly challenging and remote locations.
Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price said the Morrison Government has taken a collaborative approach in delivering the RCP engaging with the telecommunications industry and regional communities to find solutions.
“This funding has focused on solving some of the more challenging connectivity issues in Durack, including more than $5 million for the Wireless Wheatbelt Project comprising eleven 45m towers to increase broadband connectivity to Dalwallinu, Moora and Wongan-Ballidu Shires to Halls Creek NBN fibre to the premises in some very isolated communities,” Ms Price said.
“I am thrilled that more residents, businesses and education providers in Durack will enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved digital connectivity brings. This investment will improve broadband services and data, delivering fast, affordable and reliable connectivity,” Ms Price said.
The Regional Connectivity Program is providing targeted upgrades to connectivity in regional areas that need it the most, ensuring that more Australians can access high-speed, reliable broadband and mobile services, with collaborative community solutions. The RCP is part of the Morrison Government’s ongoing commitment to bring the digital economy to the regions, complementing the National Broadband Network and the Mobile Black Spot Program.
The program is a key component of the Government’s response to the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review, and the delivery of successful projects under the program will begin in the coming weeks with projects expected to be completed by June 2022.
Please see list of successful Durack projects.
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Central Midlands Region R.A.N: Wireless Wheatbelt Project - Central Midlands Fixed wireless network comprising eleven 45m towers to increase broadband connectivity to Dalwallinu, Moora and Wongan-Ballidu Shires, supporting uptake of ag tech and precision agriculture, employment in key industries, and increased access to essential services. $5,299,784
Central Wheatbelt Region, CRISP Wireless, Central Wheatbelt Connectivity Backhaul. Fixed wireless broadband network comprising 28 repeater stations across the Central Wheatbelt, connecting to the existing CRISP Wireless network to the northeast. Improved connectivity will support significant productivity to local farming and non-farming businesses through uptake of ag tech, cloud services and other digital tools. $3,773,000
Coral Bay, Telstra, Coral Bay. Upgrade to existing Telstra 4G base station at Coral Bay to expand optic fibre transmission capacity and increase 4G bandwidth and throughput. $515,868
Cygnet Bay ,Telstra, Cygnet Bay. New Telstra 4G Small Cell at Cygnet Bay, a popular tourist location on the Dampier Peninsula, will provide dedicated, localized coverage and improved mobile voice and data services to the area, which includes a working pearl farm. $75,981
Halls Creek, Shire of Halls Creek (NBN Co), Halls Creek Satellite to Fibre to the Premise Technology Change. Upgrade to NBN access technology from Sky Muster to FTTP in the predominantly Aboriginal ‘service hub’ community of Halls Creek. The proposed footprint is expected to cover over 500 premises. $1,775,341
Halls Creek LGA, Comscentre WA, Radio Access Network: Shire of Halls Creek. Radio access network to deliver reliable high speed broadband services and free public Wi-Fi to remote Aboriginal communities at Balgo (Wirrimanu), Billiluna (Mindibungu), Mulan and Ringer Soak (Kundat Djaru). $1,897,500
Jigalong, Australian Private Networks, Jigalong Community WIFI and Telephone Service. Fully managed public WiFi and VoIP telephone solution utilising satellite backhaul, providing voice and data coverage to the Aboriginal community of Jigalong. $606,790
Kalumburu, Australian Private Networks ,Kalumburu Community WIFI and Telephone Service. Fully managed public WiFi and VoIP telephone solution utilising satellite backhaul, providing voice and data coverage to the Aboriginal community of Kalumburu. Improved connectivity will support business development in the local tourism sector and through the Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation $664,000
Lagrange, Telstra, Bidyadanga. Upgrade to existing Telstra 4G base station in the Bidyadanga Aboriginal community to increase bandwidth and throughput. $151,313