Information and Communication Technology
[missing asset] The RDA Murray identified ICT infrastructure as a key pillar of economic development several years ago. Activities of the Board have included:
- Developing and implementing a trial of wireless broadband in Albury, Wodonga and Towong Shire
- Delivering the First Australian Public Broadband Summit at Darling Harbour, Sydney
- Developing an economic development model for high capacity Broadband infrastructure based on next generation wireless broadband and a fibre to the premise core, operated as an open access wholesale network, with global standards based technology. These principles are reflected in the National Broadband Network proposal announced by the Australian Government in 2009.
- Advocating to and working with the Australian Communications Media Authority for access by regional communities to global standard spectrum to enable wireless broadband deployments
- Developing a community engagement model for ICT deployment to leverage public assets and accelerate digital uptake and reduce the digital divide in regional communities
Currently the RDA Murray has been tasked by the NSW government to deliver the community engagement component of the NSW Community Broadband Development fund, which is derived from learning’s from the RDA Murray ICT projects.
The RDA Murray team in partnership with Galbraith & Company will be engaging with the following communities as a first step in developing business cases and technical plans for the building of a high speed wireless network:
- Pilliga
- Goodooga
- South West Rocks
- Balranald
- Hill End
- Wilcannia
For further information about this project, please email Lynda Summers
