By Olivia Condous
Businesses and residents in the Rockbank and Mt Cottrell areas will benefit from a broadband boost as the Victorian government announced new NBN upgrades for the two suburbs this week.
The upgrade will take place as a part of the $550 million Connecting Victoria project, which aims to provide communities with better internet connectivity through new telecommunication infrastructure.
The project will get more Victorian businesses access to business-grade broadband to improve and expand mobile coverage.
Businesses Rockbank and Mt Cottrell will receive faster and more reliable internet through a new business fibre zone, allowing direct fibre connection to business premises.
Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford said improving internet connection was essential for Victorian communities.
“Better connectivity in Victoria is critical in creating more opportunities for jobs, supporting small business and keeping people connected,” she said.
The new fibres are due to be finished being installed by the middle of 2024.
