Gilgandra Shire Council (Council) is pleased to announce that construction will shortly commence on the new Telstra telecommunications tower, restoring critical connectivity for residents and businesses.
A Construction Certificate was issued this month for the tower on Wamboin Street. Telstra has confirmed construction is scheduled to begin in early March 2026, with design works now progressing through its internal teams. Telstra has engaged Amplitel, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, to deliver the project, with completion targeted for June 2026.
General Manager David Neeves said:
"We have closely monitored the progress of this project with Telstra and welcome the issuing of the Construction Certificate, which enables works to commence. Council will continue working with Telstra to support a smooth construction process and timely completion before the end of the financial year."
The relocation of the tower follows much community advocacy and ongoing discussions with Telstra to address the longstanding connectivity issues affecting Gilgandra, including within the township and CBD.
Council will continue to provide updates to the community as works progress in partnership with Telstra and their contractors.
