Melissa McIntosh MP
Shadow Minister for Communications
Shadow Minister for Western Sydney
Liberal Member for Lindsay
Zoe McKenzie MP
Liberal Member for Flinders
An elected Dutton Liberal Government will invest $2 million to improve mobile coverage for residents, businesses and visitors in Somerville.
This investment will erect a telecommunications tower east of Jones Road, Somerville.
Shadow Minister for Communications, Melissa McIntosh MP, said the announcement will address connectivity issues for the Somerville community who have been calling for better mobile coverage.
“Digital connectivity is an essential part of how we work, learn, stay safe and remain in contact with family and friends,” said Mrs McIntosh.
“The Liberals will continue to invest in telecommunications infrastructure as part of our plan to strengthen local communities and to get Australia back on track.”
“Unfortunately, the Albanese Labor Government has no interest in improving telecommunications in regional, rural and remote Australia demonstrated by their sparse funding commitments and botched closure of the 3G network.”
Liberal Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie MP, said “I’ve had strong feedback from Somerville residents that reception upgrades are urgently needed.
“Some parts of Somerville don’t even get signal. This is not good enough, even before you consider that this is one of the fastest growing suburbs of the Mornington Peninsula – attracting new businesses and residents.
“This commitment will ensure that Somerville has the telecommunication infrastructure it urgently needs.”
ENDS.
