Afraa Kori
The state government has launched the Connecting Victoria program to fasttrack better mobile and broadband for Victorians living and working in Melton.
The aim of the program is to provide communities with access to healthcare education, flexible working, emergency information and services.
The program also addressed feedback provided by residents in Melton as they needed improvements the most.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said locals in his region deserve to have reliable mobile coverage and a thriving local economies.
Mr McGhie announced the Victorian Government has partnered with Telstra, Optus and TPG to deliver 19 mobile infrastructure projects in Exford, Kurunjang, Melton, Melton South, Melton West, Hopetoun Park, Long Forest and Merrimu.
Approximately more than 1200 suburbs and towns across the state will benefit from the Victorian Government’s investment.
“This will be a game-changer for many people in Melton supporting the area’s growth by ensuring everyone can access mobile connectivity that is on par with what’s on offer in Melbourne’s CBD,” Mr McGhie said.
