Gippsland › Latest news › Darren Chester MP
Telstra CEO Vicky Brady urged to prioritise disaster resilience and increasing service coverage for rural areas by Darren Chester
Darren Chester, Federal Member for Gippsland, urged Telstra CEO Vicky Brady to prioritise disaster resilience and telecommunications coverage during her visit, emphasising the social and economic benefits for rural areas.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged Telstra CEO Vicky Brady to keep investing in disaster resilience and improved telecommunications coverage during her visit to Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley. Mr Chester met with the Telstra boss during her tour of the region and emphasised the social and economic benefits of improved telecommunications in the region.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Telstra CEO Vicky Brady discussing further telecommunications investments in the region
Rural connectivity initiatives
Mr Chester said, "It was good to see the Telstra boss taking the time to visit rural and regional communities to discuss telecommunications issues and the company's plans for the future. Connectivity is both a huge challenge and an opportunity in regions like Gippsland. If we improve our connectivity it makes it possible for businesses and individuals to operate successfully in a regional location and there's obvious benefits in terms of health, safety and social activities."
"In our meeting, I highlighted the areas in Gippsland where we still have gaps in coverage and require further investment, along with the need to improve resilience in disaster-prone regions. When the power goes out following a storm or bushfire, it often doesn't take long for us to lose communications as well, which adds a layer of risk for residents."
"As a country girl herself, I was impressed with Vicky's understanding of rural and regional challenges and commitment to keep investing in new opportunities across Gippsland. I know we still have many issues to overcome but the mobile phone coverage and broader telecommunications connectivity has been improving every year and I appreciated the chance to provide direct feedback to the Telstra CEO," he said.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
ANZAC Day events across South Gippsland and other shire council updates
Gippsland students urged to enter National Water Week poster contest by 6 September 2024
Have your say and help develop Trafalgar Structure Plan through online survey by 20 May 2024
Stay vigilant and report scams to IDCare on 1800595160 as over 500,000 Aussies lose $3B in 2022
Tim Bull visits Gallipoli and honours fallen locals such as Basil Hooper, Vern Brookes, Thomas Bell, and Thomas Haylock
Community feedback needed for East Gippsland Shire Council Draft 2024/25 Budget by 29 May 2024
Fresh food tax criticised by industry as lack of clarity on payment and collection will harm families and farmers
Russell Broadbent seeks answers to 20% increase in cardiac arrests by advocating investigation to include vaccine mandates
East Gippsland Shire Council highlights telecommunications infrastructure when advocating over thirty goals for community resilience and development
