WA launches Digital Infrastructure Atlas

The Western Australian Government has launched a new Digital Infrastructure Atlas, an online map of the locations of key telecoms infrastructure across the state.

The public atlas marks the locations of infrastructure including telephone exchanges, fibre trunklines and mobile sites.

It has been designed as one of the recommendations of the State Telecommunications Infrastructure Audit to guide future investment in the sector, including under the $22 million Agricultural Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund.

The business and investment sector will also be able to use the atlas to identify and evaluate opportunities for investments that would improve digital connectivity for regional businesses and communities.

“The atlas is testament to the McGowan government’s commitment to bridge the digital divide. It is vital that we provide an operating environment that will generate productivity, growth and employment opportunities throughout the state,” WA ICT Minister Dave Kelly said.

“The atlas will help to open the door to initiatives that will improve digital connectivity in the regions, stimulating regional innovation and enhancing the business capacity and lifestyle of Western Australians. It will aid us in getting the best possible ‘bang for our buck’ by enabling identification of areas where need is greatest, or where existing infrastructure can be most effectively leveraged.”

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