Project update #62 - August 2, 2023

Come and hear about a new project that will improve internet connection in the Pioneer Valley by at least 10-fold!

The Australian Government has provided $5.4 million in funding under round two of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) to the Queensland Government-owned company QCN, to connect high-capacity broadband to the towns west of Mackay. QCN has also contributed $600,000 towards the project.

The funding allows QCN, in partnership with their delivery partner, Channel Wireless, to deliver a fixed wireless solution with fibre backhaul to the towns of Eungella, Finch Hatton, Gargett, Pinnacle and the areas surrounding Marian and Mirani. This will enable the communities access to high-speed internet, comparable to city speeds, from their home, business and anywhere else in the town.

QCN will hold two community drop-in information sessions in mid-August with construction forecast to commence in October 2023.

The community information sessions:

Session 1:
Monday, August 14 - Eungella Hub, 4pm to 7pm

Session 2:
Tuesday, August 15 - Finch Hatton RSL Hall, 4pm to 7pm

No registration is required. Please drop-in during the allocated timeframe.

For further information about this project visit - QCN Mackay regional connectivity project | Connecting Mackay

This project is being delivered by QCN in partnership with Channel Wireless.