Around 2,900 premises in Leumeah are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with construction on the fibre-to-the-premises network now under way.
Telstra has finalised remediation of infrastructure in Leumeah, meaning that in coming weeks NBN Co subcontractors will be in the streets laying out fibre to connect premises.
The Federal Member for Macarthur, Russell Matheson MP, said it was an important milestone for Leumeah, with greater certainty for homes and businesses as they prepare for superfast broadband services.
“The message for Leumeah residents is clear – superfast broadband is on its way,” Mr Matheson said.
Since the federal election in September 213 the NBN has almost tripled the reach of its fibre network, now passing more than 730,000 premises nationwide.
Total connections to the NBN’s various networks, including the fixed line and wireless networks and the interim satellite service now stand at almost 395,000. And late last year NBN Co released a national rollout plan indicating that by mid-2016 one in every three homes and businesses across Australia will be able to connect to the NBN or have construction under way in their neighbourhoods.
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the release of the redesigned NBN construction plan was delivering on the government’s promise to get the rollout back on track.
“When we came into Government, one of our chief priorities has been to get this rollout done sooner, cheaper for taxpayers and more affordably for consumers,” Mr Turnbull said.
The NBN will update its online maps in coming months to inform residents when the network will be ready for service.
The online maps are available at: www.nbnco.com.au/maps
