Residents in Wyndham can expect better mobile services after the state government announced it would fast-track plans to improve connectivity in the municipality.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas, and Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly today announced the state government has partnered with three telecommunications providers to deliver eight mobile infrastructure projects across Wyndham.
Residents, businesses and visitors will have access to increased mobile coverage and improved services across including in Hoppers Crossing, Laverton North, Mount Cottrell, Point Cook, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee and Werribee South and Cocoroc.
Together with telecommunications partners Optus, Telstra and TPG Telecom, the state government will build 27 new mobile towers and upgrade 10 towers to 5G by 2026.
“We’re thrilled to be at this point in the Connecting Victoria rollout, signing $300 million worth of deals with telecommunications providers to boost mobile connectivity across Victoria and turbocharge our digital economy,” Innovation, medical research and the digital economy minister Jaala Pulford said.
“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.”
The program addresses feedback provided by Victorians on the areas in the state where improvements are most needed.
“This will be a game-changer for many people in the City of Wyndham, 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,” Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said.
This $300 million mobile investment is part of the $550 million Connecting Victoria program to fast-track better mobile and broadband in as many places as possible.
Details:vic.gov.au/connectingvictoria
