TV transmitter for Patonga

Patonga is to get its own television transmitter, with the announcement of a Federal Government grant of $125,000.

This grant will assist with the establishment of a new analog retransmission facility for the village, according to Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd.

"This news comes on top of the recent announcement that Patonga has gained mobile phone service in the village," he said.

"With mobile phone service established and television services set to improve in the next few months, Patonga's communication network will have significantly increased," Mr Lloyd said.

"I would like to congratulate the Patonga residents for their continued hard work and lobbying over the past nine years to secure these much needed services," Mr Lloyd said.

The grant for the transmitter comes through the Federal Government's Television Black Spots Program.

Press release, January 21