Residents and businesses in more than 27,500 premises in and around Melton can look forward to improved mobile service quality, with upgrades and infrastructure builds set to begin across the state through the Victorian Government’s Connecting Victoria program.
Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford today announced that the
Victorian Government is partnering with telecommunications providers Optus and TPG Telecom to build and
upgrade mobile towers that cover about 160 square kilometres across Brookfield, Cobblebank, Aintree, Weir Views, Exford, Melton South and Toolern Vale.
Optus and TPG Telecom have agreed to share infrastructure at one of these towers, giving locals a choice of mobile provider and improving competition.
Optus and TPG Telecom will begin work later this year. Victorians living and working in these areas will start to see improved mobile connectivity as new infrastructure is installed between 2024 and 2026.
Through Connecting Victoria, Government is investing $300 million to upgrade or install new infrastructure at about 1,000 sites in suburbs across the state where Victorians told us it is most needed.
Businesses and residents have told us that outer western Melbourne is experiencing rapid development and
growth. Locals say that better mobile connectivity in places like Melton will boost businesses, allow more remote working and help make communities more inclusive.
This investment in new infrastructure will deliver better mobile services where they are most needed, helping to grow businesses, create jobs and connect more Victorians to loved ones.
The Victorian Government’s $550 million Connecting Victoria program is fast-tracking improvements to mobile
coverage and broadband access across the state.
More Connecting Victoria projects in locations across the state will be announced throughout 2022. To keep up to date, visit vic.gov.au/connectingvictoria.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford
“High-growth areas like Melton need mobile services with more capacity. Connectivity gaps are holding back
businesses and affecting people’s everyday lives, and every Victorian deserves access to reliable mobile coverage.”
“We’re improving mobile connectivity in and around Melton to keep communities connected and safe, and give businesses a chance to grow by participating in the digital economy.”
Quote attributable to TPG Telecom General Manager, Technology Strategy & Innovation, Yago Lopez
“TPG Telecom is proud to coinvest with the Victorian Government on these important upgrades to communications infrastructure. By working together, we can help more business and consumers connect to the critical communications services they need to thrive in the digital age.”
Quote attributable to Optus VP of Regulatory and Public Affairs, Andrew Sheridan
“Optus wishes to thank the Victorian Government for their significant investment which will go a long way in
strengthening the mobile infrastructure in Melton. This investment will be critical in hardening the mobile network, minimising connectivity outages and keeping more Victorians connected when it matters most.”
