30 October 2019

Gunnedah Shire people have been invited to have their say about regional digital connectivity at a community drop-in session hosted by the NSW Government.

The event, to be held at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery on Wednesday, November 6 from 5pm to 7pm, is an opportunity for people to learn more and have their say about digital connectivity.

Gunnedah Shire Council Manager Economic Development Charlotte Hoddle encouraged Gunnedah Shire residents to use the opportunity to make their experiences and their digital connectivity needs known.

“The session is part of the NSW Government’s Regional Digital Connectivity Program which includes $400 million investment in a faster and more reliable digital network to regional NSW,” Ms Hoddle said.

“The focus is on mobile coverage, internet and data, and farm and water digital needs.

“People who would like to learn more, or who want to be heard on these matters that are as critical here as they are in any other part of the state, should ensure they can go along.

“Digital connectivity is key to our economic growth and future, and we need to be on an equal platform with metropolitan businesses.”

Those who can’t make it to the session can still have a say by completing a survey at https://tinyurl.com/ConnectRegional or pick up a hard copy of the survey at Gunnedah Shire Council in Elgin Street or Service NSW centres including the centre at 387 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah.

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Media contact: Eliza Gallen (02) 6740 2100.