People living and working in Upper Lachlan can now look forward to new and improved telecommunications services thanks to the Federal Government's Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).
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The program is delivering 81 place-based digital connectivity solutions in regional Australia through a range of mobile and broadband services.
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor announced the project's details in the Upper Lachlan which will boost connectivity by providing high-speed broadband to homes and businesses.
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"The fixed wireless network in Upper Lachlan will consist of 43 low impact interlinked 'poles' to provide high-speed broadband services, using an innovative, low-cost and disaster-resilient design suited to local conditions," Mr Taylor said.
"I'm thrilled that residents and businesses in Upper Lachlan will enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved digital connectivity brings.
"The project, provided by WI-SKY NSW, will allow people in this region who in the past have had very poor connectivity with access to improved broadband services and data packages."
The program is a key component of the Government's response to the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review.
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The delivery of successful projects under the program will begin in the coming weeks, with projects expected to be completed by June 2022.
More detail on individual projects will be announced over coming weeks.
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