Boosting mobile connectivity in macedon
The Victorian Government is fast-tracking the delivery of improved mobile services to better connect Victorians living and working in Macedon.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the Victorian Government has partnered with three telecommunications providers to deliver 30 mobile infrastructure projects in the Hepburn and Macedon Ranges Shires.
Residents, businesses and visitors will have access to increased mobile coverage and improved services in: Eganstown, Glenlyon, Basalt, Daylesford, Dry Diggings, Elevated Plains, Hepburn, Hepburn Springs, Shepherds Flat, Franklinford, Mount Franklin, Porcupine Ridge, Yandoit, Little Hampton, Trentham, Drummond, Bullengarook, Gisborne, Mount Macedon, Hesket, Kyneton, Kyneton South, Metcalfe East, Pipers Creek, Greenhill, Goldie, Lancefield, Nulla Vale, Macedon, New Gisborne, Malmsbury, Ashbourne, Barfold, Bullengarook, Cadello, Carlsruhe, Cherokee, Cobaw, Fern Hill, Little Hampton, Metcalfe East, Newbury, Newham, North Blackwood, Pipers Creek, Sidonia, Spring Hill, Trentham, Trentham East, Tylden, Woodend, Woodend North, Bolinda, Clarkefield, Monegeetta, Riddells Creek, Romsey.
Together with telecommunications partners Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom, the Victorian Government will build 6 new mobile towers and upgrade 24 towers to 5G, all by 2026.
Through the Connecting Victoria program, the Victorian Government is delivering a total of 1,108 mobile infrastructure projects in outer suburban Melbourne and regional Victoria.
More than 700 of these projects will be delivered to better connect regional and rural locations. In total, more than 1,200 suburbs and towns across the state will benefit from the Victorian Government’s investment.
Mobile connectivity plays a critical role in the lives of Victorians, providing access to healthcare, education, flexible working and emergency information and services.
The program addresses feedback provided by Victorians on the areas in the state where improvements are most needed.
This $300 million mobile investment is part of the $550 million Connecting Victoria program to fasttrack better mobile and broadband in as many places as possible. To find out more, visit vic.gov.au/connectingvictoria Quote options for Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
"Exciting changes and innovative projects are happening in Macedon, and they need good-quality connectivity to support them. This investment will help more local Macedon businesses to succeed and communities to thrive."
"Locals in Macedon deserve to have reliable mobile coverage – which the Victorian Government is delivering. It helps connect residents, support businesses and attract tourists, allowing local economies to thrive."
"This will be a game-changer for many people in Macedon, supporting the area’s growth by ensuring everyone can access mobile connectivity that is on par with what’s on offer in Melbourne’s CBD."
"This investment in central Victoria will boost local economies, and to ensure all Victorians can access connectivity that allows them to work or learn from home, get in touch with loved ones or seek help in emergencies."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford
"We’re thrilled to be at this point in the Connecting Victoria rollout, signing $300 million worth of deals with tele-communications providers to boost mobile connectivity across Victoria and turbocharge our digital economy."
"This is about more than faster movie downloads – it’s about enabling Victorians to access the best healthcare technology or take advantage of education opportunities, and about giving our businesses the tools they need to succeed in a competitive global environment."
