Residents in Julia Creek, Stamford and surrounding areas will benefit from significant improvements in digital connectivity, thanks to the Federal Government's Regional Connectivity Program.
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Senator for Queensland Susan McDonald welcomed the connectivity boost that these communities will receive as a result of the RCP.
"The Regional Connectivity Program has proved popular in regional Queensland, with the first round of this program providing $23.7 million in Commonwealth funding for 22 projects that will improve connectivity for communities across the state," Senator McDonald said.
"Projects such as the North West Queensland Connectivity Project and the Etta Plains Station Connectivity Project will make a big difference to people living and working in these communities.
"I am particularly pleased to see that these two projects will be delivered by Wi-Sky Queensland, a technology firm based in the Richmond area that understands the needs of local communities and the connectivity challenges they face."
Regional Communications Minister, Mark Coulton said the Federal Government has invested a further $130 million into the Regional Connectivity Program in the 2021-22 Budget, with $45 million dedicated to projects in Northern Australia.
"The Coalition has taken a collaborative approach in delivering the RCP, and has engaged with the regional communities and the telecommunications industry to make sure the funded projects, like this, are tailored to the needs and priorities of each region and are supported by the local community," he said.
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