Wellington Local News:
E-Wheels for Wellington Council Internet Service

$10,264 in funding to install an Internet service to its mobile library

By Karen Gregory - 10th June 2002 - Back to News

•Tell us your opinion •See what others have said

Wellington Council is about to make its Internet service mobile.

The Council has secured $10,264 funding to install an Internet service to its mobile library.

Very shortly, more than 17,000 members of the community who rely upon the mobile library will be able to enjoy the same level of Internet service as the Shire currently provides in its branch libraries.

The State Government funding has been secured from the "Beyond the branches" grant program and forms part of Council’s drive to increase Internet access facilities to remote and rural areas.

"We currently operate a mobile service to Loch Sport, Golden Beach, Seaspray, Coongulla, Gormandale, Cowwarr and Briagalong," said Wellington Chief Executive Officer Lyndon Webb.

"We recently extended our mobile library into a semi-trailer to create additional space, which we can now use to provide a public Internet service."

The cheque was presented to the Shire by Member for East Gippsland, Craig Ingram.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

If you are the author of this story you can edit it by clicking here

Note: To start the discussion you will have to login with your member account.

• Bass Coast Shire Council makes more service changes due to COVID
  Face-to-face customer services and visitor services will cease at Wonthaggi, Cowes and Inverloch and will operate in other communication means.
• Council’s Responsibilities during the Local Council Election Period
  Council Election Caretaker Period from Tuesday 22 September to Saturday 24 October at 6pm.
• Council to seek legal advice over Minister’s ULAB decision
  Council voted to seek advice from a Senior Counsel after being disappointed by the Minister’s decision in approving an amendment.
• Council Elects New Mayor and Deputy Mayor
  Councillor Sharon Gibson is the new Mayor of Latrobe City
• Council Works with Community towards COVID Recovery
  You can still call Council on 1300 367 700 and receive assistance with COVID-19 related matters.
• Council working to help Business Access Outdoor Dining Assistance
  $87.5 million Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package ready to assist local businesses.
• Council backs businesses with Small Business Grants
  A well governed grant that would help enable businesses to create investment opportunities and employment that would benefit the community.
• Council Grants Support the Community
  138 projects funded through its Community Grants and Community Sponsorship programs.
• Council welcomes VinFast to Bass Coast
  VinFast to establish business in Bass Coast that will help support local jobs, while also acknowledging the value of the surrounding bushland.
• Customer Service Up and Running in Cowes
  Council has opened a new Customer Service Centre in Cowes
• Youth Council Spreads Health Message
  Good Food for Mental Health project was identified to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the Latrobe City population.
• Latrobe City Council named an Employer of Choice
  Latrobe City Council, recognised as an Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2020.
• Paint Recycling Service Suspended Temporarily
  Paint is unable to be accepted at transfer stations.
• Funding For a Woman Building Surveyor in Latrobe City Council
  Local Government to recruit and train surveyors through Women Building Surveyors Program.
• Funding sought for recreation projects
  Council to fund to redevelop and improve cricket training facilities.