NBN work to start soon, says broadband chairman

Construction of National Broadband Network infrastructure is likely to start shortly, according to Central Coast Broadband Infrastructure Group chairman Mr Dave Abrahams.

The construction phase for the NBN will begin in northern Woy Woy in the coming months, he said.

Regional Development Australia Central Coast CEO Mr Andrew Roach said: "Growing the digital economy has become a successful focus for our organisation thanks to leadership from our Chair (Mr Abrahams) and support from the Board."

"Unquestionably, this business transition funding will benefit our regional economy in such a variety of applications."

Mr Abrahams said: "The Central Coast is well and truly on the National agenda and is leading the way in a number of projects, approximately 80 per cent of Central Coast premises are on the published maps.

"Almost 100 per cent of the Peninsula is on the current NBN Co published maps.

"This is an incredibly important investment success that will drive much more than most regions in the country," said Mr Abrahams.

The Central Coast Broadband Infrastructure Group meets periodically to discuss matters around the NBN rollout and other technological developments across a variety of leveraged industries.

Media release, 15 Aug 2013

Brooke Simmons, Pursuit Communications