Frequent mobile black spots affecting Telstra and Optus users on Hart Road, Falls Creek. Poor coverage impacts the entire street, making reliable communication difficult. Limited connectivity for residents affects daily communication and emergency access. Ongoing service disruptions create safety concerns. Prioritise network improvements for Hart Road to ensure consistent and reliable mobile coverage for all residents.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Currabubula, Willow Tree, Werris Creek area, Blackville area
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Thunderbolts Way from Uralla to Inverell, Bingara Road, Kingstown Road, Torryburn Road, Bundarra region, the areas of Torryburn and Mount Yarrowyck, Blue Mountain – to cover the Enmore and Winterbourne areas, Mihi
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Uralla Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Bow (Intersection of ldaville Road, near Merriwa) Golden Highway, Merriwa – Cassilis, Golden Highway, Merriwa – Gungal, Golden Highway, Bunnan, Bunnan Road (Scone to Merriwa), Hunter Road (5km south west of Gundy), Hunter Road (3km west of Belltrees)
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Upper Hunter Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Coulsons Creek Road (Merriwa to Willow Tree Road), Rouchel Village, Gundy
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Upper Hunter Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Jerrys Plains to Bylong Valley Way via Bureen and Yarrawa Roads
Description of community needs:
This area is in the south-east and south of Muswellbrook Shire and the west of Singleton Shire. Yarrawa Road was a detour for heavy and other vehicles in 2022 when there was damage to the Goulburn River Bridge at Sandy Hollow after an oversized heavy vehicle damaged the structure. The area is characterised by farm businesses which involves vehicles moving livestock and farm supplies such as hay and fodder. The poor reception along Yarrawa Rd creates safety risks and disrupts communication as the area is relatively remote from emergency services. This nomination is supported by feedback from local residents and Council Operational Teams.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Bruxner Highway east and west of Tenterfield, Legume, Torrington, Drake, Sandy Flat to Bolivia, Tenterfield to Drake, Timbarra, Rocky River, Tenterfield to Liston, Billirimba Road, significant sections of the Mount Lindesay Road, Boonoo Boonoo Falls area.
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Tenterfield Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Gwydir Highway – West of Glen Innes, Rangers Valley, Gwydir Highway – East of Glen Innes, Wellington Vale, Ben Lomond, Gibraltar Range, Gibraltar Range National Park, Glen Elgin, Grahams Valley, Ilparran, Matheson Valley, Strathbogie
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Glen Innes Severn Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Bawley Point Road, Bawley Point
Description of community needs:
Bawley Point is a small, isolated community and requires upgrades to their near non-existant network coverage. It may be particularly bad if an emergency occurs because Bawley Point is easily cut off from the rest of the Shoalhaven, having only a handful of access points.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Thunderbolts Way from Gloucester to Inverell and Oxley Highway connecting the New England Highway at Bendemeer to the Pacific Highway at Port Macquarie, Nowendoc, Kangaroo Flat Road area, Yarrowitch, Brackendale Road
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Walcha Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
