The National Broadband Network (nbn) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of Australian premises and provide the communications infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world.

nbn is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available – fixed line, fixed wireless and satellite, depending on location.

As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to expand the existing radio network base station at the following location;
* Lot 14 Winter Hill Drive, Port Lincoln SA 5606 (Lot 14 on Plan D19797) (NBN Ref: R02-5PTZ-5PTL-5109 – Winter Hill)

The works are to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding localities.

The proposed works on site will involve the upgrade of existing technology upon the facility including and not limited to the replacement and installation of new antennas, radiocommunication dishes and associated ancillary equipment to enhance transmitting technology. Furthermore the works will involve the replacement and addition of equipment shelters/outdoor units adjacent to the facility.

nbn regards the proposed installations as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 2018. In these circumstances, it does not require planning approval from Council. This notification is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Section 7 of the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2018.

Further information on this specific proposal can be obtained by calling Melita Brown on (07) 3173 9177 Written submissions can be sent to Locked Bag 331, Brisbane QLD 4001 or via email to melita.brown@aurecongroup.com

The closing date for submissions is 21 February 2019.

For general info on the nbn, email info@nbn.com.au, or visit our website at www.nbnco.com.au.