Digital Connectivity Opportunities for the Northern Goldfields
Tender ID: 470756
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Tender Description
On the 27 August 2021, Minister for Regional Development; Food and Agriculture; Hydrogen Industry, The Hon Alannah MacTiernan, announced that applications would be sought from telecommunications carriers under the Northern Goldfields Digital Connectivity Grant Program to partner with the State Government in a project to deliver improved digital connectivity to local businesses, and communities in the Northern Goldfields.
A total of $1 million in co-contributions has been allocated to provide fast, reliable, scalable and affordable broadband to local businesses and communities in the Leonora, Laverton and Menzies districts.
Submissions are encouraged from carriers that supply terrestrial or non-terrestrial telecommunications services, including providers of emerging digital connectivity options.
The unique project will ensure enterprises in this remote area have access to digital services expected by modern businesses to operate in today’s increasingly connected and dynamic operating environment.
This includes improved internet connection, as well as sufficient bandwidth and coverage to operate Internet of Things devices, such as monitoring and sensing tools that are so important to build business efficiencies and capacity in such remote locations.
All applications must be made through the SmartyGrants application portal. For additional information and to obtain the link to the SmartyGrants application page, please contact Mr. Robert Smallwood from the Agricultural Technology team on 0428 210 710 or email AgTech@dpird.wa.gov.au.
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