AROUND 968 premises in Eden-Monaro are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with construction on the fixed wireless network now underway.
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Premises included in the construction sites released today are situated in or around the towns of Bermagui, the Nangudga Lake area south of Narooma and Durras north of Batemans Bay.
Federal Member Dr Peter Hendy MP said it was an important milestone for the areas, with greater certainty for homes as businesses as they prepare for superfast broadband services.
“The message for Bermagui, Nangudga and Durras residents is clear – superfast broadband is on its way,” Dr Hendy said.
Under the Coalition Government, NBN Co has increased the reach of its fixed wireless network, by 400 percent - now covering more than 268,000 premises nationwide.
Total active connections to the NBN’s various networks, including the fixed line and wireless networks and the interim satellite service now stand at 498,000 while over 1.1 million premises have been passed.
And late last year NBN Co released a national rollout plan indicating that by mid-2016 one in every three homes and businesses across Australia will be able to connect to the NBN or have construction underway in their neighbourhoods.
“When we came into Government, one of our chief priorities has been to get this rollout done sooner, cheaper for taxpayers and more affordably for consumers,” Mr Turnbull said.
The NBN will continue to update its online maps to inform residents when the network will be ready for service.
Households and businesses can also register their details at www.nbnco.com.au to be provided with future updates.
