High speed broadband

In order to demonstrate the suitability of the region for early rollout under the National Broadband Network (NBN), EMRC worked with member councils to produce the Broadband Regional Business Case. The business case identifies opportunities and benefits would accrue to Perth's Eastern Region with the introduction of affordable high speed broadband.

EMRC lodged the Regional Business Case with Senator Conroy in June 2010 at the Perth Community Cabinet Meeting. The business case was well received by Senator Conroy.

On July 2010, EMRC hosted an exclusive visit from a National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) representative to discuss the rollout of high speed broadband across Perth's Eastern Region. The visit included a presentation overview of the business case; tour of Perth's Eastern Region; and a stakeholder forum. The forum was well attended by over 40 industry, community and government representatives and offered a unique opportunity for questions to be put directly to the NBN Co. NBN Co are providing regular, quarterly construction updates. A three year construction plan for the National Broadband Network will be released in early 2012. For more information on the NBN Co rollout plan please visit their website.

EMRC and its member councils will continue to advocate on behalf of the region for high speed broadband.

The Executive Summary of the Regional Business Case for Broadband Infrastructure Upgrades across Perth's Eastern Region is available to download below.