Federal Member for Durack, The Hon Melissa Price MP, encourages licensed telecommunications carriers and relevant communications infrastructure owners across the Durack electorate to apply for the latest round of Regional Connectivity and Mobile Black Spot funding.
The Regional Connectivity Program funds the delivery of 'place-based' telecommunications infrastructure projects to improve digital connectivity across regional, rural and remote Australia.
‘I am very aware of the challenges my constituents in Durack face every day when it comes to mobile service capabilities. I have always strongly advocated for improved infrastructure, and therefore better connectivity, in Durack. I am very proud of what we have been able to achieve under the Coalition Government, but there is always more to do in Australia’s largest electorate’ Melissa Price said.
Up to $150 million (GST exclusive) is available for this combined Round, comprising two streams:
· A $100 million (GST exclusive) Regional Connectivity (Round 3) stream for place-based solutions that deliver new or upgraded broadband services and/or upgraded mobile services; and
· A $50 million Mobile Black Spot (Round 7) stream to deliver New Handheld Coverage to regional, rural and First Nations Australia.
This grant opportunity is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts.
Applications for the current funding round close Wednesday 31 May 2023.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply visit Grant Connect at https://bit.ly/3ZZLvz7
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Media Contact: Jackie Perry 0427 587 395, jackie.perry@aph.gov.au