February 18, 2016
A notorious telecommunications “black spot” in the Woolooga area should finally be fixed by the middle of this year.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss announced on Thursday that a new mobile phone base station is expected to switch-on by the end of June.
Funding for the tower is part of an $864,000 funding package that was announced for Wide Bay under the first round of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spots Program.
“This new tower is terrific news for the Woolooga community, which has long-suffered from poor telecommunications services,” Mr Truss said.
“I’m sure it will be welcomed by local residents.
“This improved mobile phone coverage will provide greater amenity and convenience for local residents, but importantly, will also assist in making the region safer for motorists.”
Mr Truss said he recognised one of the greatest problems for people in rural communities is the delay in accessing emergency services.
A map of mobile black spot locations and the locations which will receive new or upgraded coverage under the program is available online.
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Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott announced this week that two other mobile phone black spots in Cooyar and Crows Nest are also close to being eliminated.
New towers will be constructed at both locations, and the two new base stations are scheduled to be switched on before June 30.
The new towers and base stations have also been funded by the Mobile Black Spots Program.
