House debates Private Members' Business
Mobile Black Spot Program (Question No. 861)
Stephen Jones Whitlam, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government
asked the Minister representing the Minister for Regional Communications, in writing, on 04 December 2017
How many base stations under the Mobile Black Spots Program are expected to be operational by 30 June 2018.
Paul Fletcher Bradfield, Liberal Party, Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities
The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:
727 base stations under the Mobile Black Spot Program are scheduled to be operational by 30 June 2018. The actual number operational by this date is expected to vary subject to the resolution of issues such as planning approvals, environmental issues, land access arrangements etc.