Now better connected

Communication services upgrade for Glenburnie

“As a person living in regional South Australia, I know that our regions are exceptional places to live, offering a great quality of life, with strong and resilient communities. Connectivity is essential to driving our regions’, and our state’s, growth and success and reliable mobile phone coverage is vital for people living in the regions, not only to keep in touch with family and friends, but to run their businesses and access services and ensure people’s safety.”

That is how Limestone Coast based MLC and Minister for Regional Development Clare Scriven said the newly commissioned Glenburnie mobile base station and other sites will help deliver new coverage for Telstra customers and will also provide triple zero mobile connectivity for anyone within range that is using a different carrier.

“I’m really pleased the State Government has been able to partner with Telstra to provide this practical connectivity solution to residents and businesses in the South East,” Minister Scriven said.

Glenburnie residents will now have improved Telstra 4G and 5G mobile coverage thanks to a new mobile base station with Telstra’s Regional General Manager Michael Patterson saying the 40m high mobile base station, located on Chambers Road, will improve Telstra’s existing coverage, speed, and connectivity in and around Glenburnie.

“From stakeholder and community feedback, we knew that residents around Glenburnie were looking to get improved mobile performance. This new base station will both complement and extend the existing Telstra mobile coverage in the area,” Mr Patterson said.

“Having good mobile connectivity not only helps keep us entertained and in touch with family and friends, but it also enables farms and businesses to better use technology to improve productivity.

“However, providing regional connectivity is not just a Telstra responsibility- it is a challenge that must be also shared with governments, other mobile carriers, and the government-owned nbn.

“Without this co-funding partnership with the SA Government and a contribution from the District Council of Grant, this new coverage in Glenburnie may not have been possible.”

The District Council of Grant has also welcomed the improved mobile phone coverage with CEO Daryl Whicker thrilled with the latest development “Council are exceptionally pleased with the completed Telstra Tower,” he said.

“Council’s financial contribution and advocacy for the installation of this communication infrastructure has bought about greater coverage, connectivity and increased safety for Glenburnie residents and visitors along with users of the Mount Gambier and District Saleyards, and nearby sporting precincts.

“We look forward to seeing the additional opportunities this tower will bring to the District Council of Grant community.”

The South Australian Mobile Phone Black Spot Fund was introduced to help reduce the number of mobile phone black spot locations in regional South Australia.

These sites will help deliver new coverage for Telstra customers and will also provide triple zero mobile connectivity for anyone within range that is using a different carrier.

BETTER CONNECTED: Telstra’s Michael Patterson, South Australian Minister for Regional Development Clare Scriven MLC & David Wallis, from the District Council of Grant.