QCN Mackay regional connectivity project

Project update: The QCN / Australian Government-funded Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) project to deliver fixed wireless infrastructure to the Mackay regional townships of Finch Hatton, Pinnacle, Gargett, Eungella and the surrounding areas of Marian and Mirani, will no longer go ahead due to a mutual decision by all parties that residents will receive improved telecommunications services from the recent funding provided to NBN for upgrades to services in this region.

Since commencing the roll-out of Round 2 of the program, QCN has faced site access difficulties which have delayed the delivery of the project. Additionally, since QCN commenced the project, the Australian Government has provided funding to NBN to complete upgrades in these locations, and the communities will benefit from the significant upgrades to the NBN fixed wireless network.

For further information please contact: info@qcn.com.au
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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 community access to high-speed internet, comparable to city speeds, from their home, business and anywhere else in the town.

QCN held two community information sessions in mid-August. Based on residents feedback modifications are being made to the design and the team is investigating alternative locations for their telecommunications infrastructure in Finch Hatton and Eungella.

Should you have any questions about this project, please contact QCN Operations Director Anne Wilson on anne.wilson@qcnfibre.com.au.