Community Location:
Beaudesert Boonah Road, Wyaralong
Description of community needs:
This road is the main connection between the townships of Beaudesert and Boonah and is prone to natural disaster including flooding. Much of the road has poor mobile coverage with parts having no mobile coverage.
As it is a significant transportation thoroughfare it is vital that there is sufficient telecommunications capacity during a disaster.
The area will also be a venue for a number of 2032 Olympics events which will require upgraded telecommunications.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
Kooralbyn Road, Kooralbyn
Description of community needs:
Kooralbyn Road is the only access road in and out of the Kooralbyn township. Kooralbyn is home to over 1,700 residents, many businesses and a school. The road is subject to flooding and was also cut due to a bushfire emergency in November 2023.
It is reported that mobile reception is patchy along the road.
Reliable mobile coverage is critical for emergency services, residents, businesses and visitors during natural disasters.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
SA
Community Location:
Marion Bay to Corny Point Road
Description of community needs:
This 44 kilometre road has no connectivity and is an access road for the popular surf beaches of Berry Bay, Gleeson's Landing and Browns Beach and in particular Daly Head recognised as a National Surfing Reserve.
There are 4 Yorke Peninsula Council campgrounds between Corny Point and Marion Bay (Gravel Bay, Swincer Rocks, Gleesons Landing and Daly Head), a total of 119 camp sites which equates to over 10,000 visitors a year.
Due to rugged natural conditions, risk of bushfire, small winding dirt roads as well as possibility of surfing accidents and the importance of checking weather and tides, it is imperative to have effective connectivity.
State or Territory:
SA
Community Location:
Marion Bay
Description of community needs:
An extremely popular holiday destination with small permanent population of 201, Marion Bay is the gateway to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park that has been recognised as South Australia's most popular regional national park with more than 85,000 visitors in a year.
The Caravan Park is fully booked in summer as well as the nearby Hillocks Drive bush camp and the numerous holiday rentals.
Marion Bay is surrounded by natural bush and therefore particularly prone to the danger of bushfire such as the Yorketown Fire in 2019 that burnt 5000 hectares near Marion Bay.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
SA
Community Location:
Corny Point
Description of community needs:
A small town at the bottom of the Yorke Peninsula with a permanent population of 120 but many more part-time residents. It is a premium tourism destination and local tourist operators estimate that 20,000 people visit Corny Point.
The surf coaching business alone has 10,000 clients a year. There is no Telstra reception and very patchy Optus reception on higher spots. Lack of mobile reception limits tourism.
Emergency responses are compromised. Corny Point is world famous for its surfing, a sport prone to emergencies and the roads are narrow and winding with limited medical services.
The Yorketown Fire in 2019 burnt 5,000 hectares near Corny Point.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
Peak Downs Highway (Strathfield/Epsom Forest)
Description of community needs:
The project addresses:
Poor mobile connectivity along this stretch of highway
Current connectivity ranges from fair to poor or no coverage for various mobile networks
High accident rate, especially concerning for heavy and wideload vehicles
Critical safety issues due to connectivity gaps
Natural hazards risk and resilience including flood and bushfire prone areas.
The project seeks to improve in mobile coverage and signal strength by reducing mobile black spots along the highway.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
Fitzroy Development Road
Description of community needs:
The Fitzroy Development Road project addresses:
Poor to no connectivity along the Fitzroy Development Road
Lack of adequate telecommunications infrastructure in a crucial beef road corridor
Insufficient support for emerging agricultural technologies and IoT smart technology in the area.
The project seeks to improve emergency communications and disaster response capabilities and provide consistent connectivity across varying terrain, benefiting road users and local businesses.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
Theresa Creek Dam
Description of community needs:
Theresa Creek Dam area currently has poor to no connectivity, creating a mobile black spot. This limits communication, safety measures, and potential economic opportunities in the area.
The lack of connectivity also impacts emergency response capabilities and the implementation of smart technologies for water asset management.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
Marlborough-Sarina Road (including Clarke Creek to Lotus Creek area)
Description of community needs:
The Marlborough-Sarina Road (including Clarke Creek and Lotus Ck areas) project addresses:
Poor to no mobile connectivity along Marlborough-Sarina Road
Mobile blackspots creating safety risks and limiting economic opportunities
Lack of connectivity impacting development of renewable energy projects and agricultural innovations
This proposal aims to provide funding towards telecommunications infrastructure projects that provide improved economic and social benefits and enhanced business, education and health outcomes to Isaac’s most regional and remote communities.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
SA
Community Location:
Rhynie township
Description of community needs:
The township of Rhynie, population of 138, is located on the Horrocks Highway, a major north–south arterial route through regional South Australia.
The township has no network coverage affecting locals along with the thousands daily who use this main traffic corridor.
The Rattler Rail Trail cycling and walking path pass through Rhynie which attracts numerous visitors throughout the year. Surrounded by farming land the area is prone to bushfire and requires good coverage for emergency management.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
