Better Mobile Reception on the way for Tarneit!

Tarneit and its neighbouring suburbs will soon have better mobile connectivity, with the Andrews Labor Government set to invest in new mobile towers as part of the Connecting Victoria program.

The government will be partnering with Optus and TPG Telecom to deliver five new mobile towers and upgrade five existing towers to 5G, with the work to be carried out between 2023 and 2026. Altogether, it’s expected the work will deliver improved services across 296 square kilometres of Melbourne’s west, benefiting more than 89,000 homes and businesses.

Coverage areas will include Derrimut, Hoppers Crossing, Mount Cottrell, Point Cook, Ravenhall, Rockbank, Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee South and Wyndham Vale. Optus and TPG Telecom will share infrastructure at some of these sites, giving locals a choice of mobile providers.

The Victorian Government released its Connecting Victoria engagement report earlier this year, with key findings highlighting the need for improved mobile services to keep up with population growth, plus make it easier for residents to work from home and help build community inclusion.

Member for Tarneit, Sarah Connolly, said the improved coverage would help the community immensely in the long run.

“People living and working in Melbourne’s west deserve to have reliable mobile coverage – which the Government is delivering. It helps connect residents and support businesses, allowing communities to thrive.”

To learn more about the Connecting Victoria program, visit the Victorian Government website.