Mobile Phone Towers, Limestone Coast

In reply to Mr McBRIDE (MacKillop) (29 August 2024).

The Hon. N.D. CHAMPION (Taylor—Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Housing Infrastructure, Minister for Planning): I have been advised by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development:

Telstra has advised that it is currently working with the commonwealth government in relation to the contract for the funding secured through the Regional Connectivity Program round 3.

It is anticipated the rollout schedule for the 27 proposed mobile base stations for the Limestone Coast will be shared on completion of the contract negotiations.