Halls Gap residents can now look forward to new and improved telecommunications services through the Australian government's Regional Connectivity Program.
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Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said he was 'thrilled' residents and business would enjoy the benefits and opportunities that came with enhanced digital connectivity.
"I'm thrilled that residents and businesses in these locations will enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved digital connectivity brings," Mr Tehan said.
"Corangamite Shire Council, Glenelg Shire Council, Northern Grampians Shire Council, business and community members within Ecklin South, Halls Gap, Rennick and Scotts Creek regions have been campaigning for better connectivity in this area, and it's the Coalition Government that's delivering it.
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"These projects will provide people in regional Australia access to improved broadband services and data delivering fast, affordable and reliable connectivity. This will help keep our businesses connected, our families stay in touch and mean we can better access telehealth and online services."
The project will deploy a Telstra 4G macro cell base station on the east edge of the town of Halls Gap.
The new base station will provide new and improved mobile coverage to a number of tourism and accommodation venues, as well as improving the delivery of essential services including health, education and emergency communications.
The estimated cost of the project is $268,422.
The delivery of successful projects under the Program will begin shortly with most projects to be completed by June 2022.
More information about the RCP is available at: communications.gov.au/what-we-do/internet/regional-connectivity-program
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