Mobile coverage feedback needed immediately
Member for Robertsons Dr Gordon Reid has asked residents for "feedback on new guidelines that will drive investment to address poor mobile coverage".
The feedback has to be submitted by 5pm today.
Dr Reid said: "Feedback from industry and the community will help inform the grant opportunity guidelines for the $40 million Improving Mobile Coverage Round of the Mobile Black Spot Program.
"This initiative will help deliver on the Government's 2022 Federal Election commitment to improve mobile connectivity across regional Australia."
The Pearl Beach Progress Association has already raised with Dr Reid "connectivity issues" with the Pearl Beach mobile phone tower.
It reported that the situation was made worse with the installation of 5G technology.
Local residents may make submissions online by 5pm today, November 28, at www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say.
"Local feedback on this program will make sure our community's views are heard and we get the best possible outcome for families and small businesses," said Dr Reid.
"I strongly encourage locals to participate in the public consultation process, and look forward to working closely with residents to deliver the reliable mobile coverage they rightly deserve".
SOURCE:
Media release, 18 Nov 2022
Gordon Reid, Member for Robertson