Mobile phone towers in Hume will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during or after natural disasters, thanks to a major new investment by the Federal Government.
The Government is funding Telstra to extend the battery back up at 11 mobile phone towers in Hume to provide a minimum of 12 hours of back-up power.
Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said extending the battery life of the mobile phone towers would increase telecommunications resilience in regional areas.
“Investing in battery back-up to keep mobile phone towers operating longer when the power goes out during or after natural disasters is very important,” Mr Taylor said.
“Towers to receive the back up include Lost River, Peelwood Road, Rye Park, Buxton, Dalton, Golspie, Mayfield, Mount Hunter, Nattai, Tarlo and Windellama.
The Government is providing a total of $13.2 million to Telstra, Optus and TPG to extend the battery back up at 467 mobile phone towers across Australia, under stage one of the program.
More information on the program is available on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications website.
