The Adelaide Hills community of Cudlee Creek is better connected thanks to the Albanese Government's Mobile Black Spot Program.
A new Telstra base station means better access to emergency services and public safety messages, as well as staying in touch with loved ones or running a business.
Cudlee Creek was devastated by bushfire in 2019, with more than 70 homes lost - highlighting the need for access to strong and reliable communications services.
The completion of this site delivers on the Government's 2022 election commitment to improve mobile connectivity for the community and is part of more than $40 million invested through the Improving Mobile Coverage Round of the MBSP.
The MBSP is one of the largest ever mobile coverage expansions in regional and remote Australia, with funding awarded for more than 1,400 new mobile base stations and generating a combined investment of more than $1 billion.
Funding for recent rounds of the program are part of the Government's $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, boosting connectivity right across the country to ensure no Australian is left behind.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Communications Anika Wells:
"The community of Cudlee Creek knows better mobile coverage isn't just about making a call - it's about keeping families safe and connected when they need it most.
"We're delivering on our 2022 election with this vital new communications infrastructure.
"Our strong investment in regional mobile coverage is boosting connectivity, right around the country.
"We're building a stronger, more connected Australia, with the Mobile Black Spot Program jointly funding more than 1,400 new mobile base stations nationwide."
Quotes attributable to Senator for South Australia, Charlotte Walker
"As someone who grew up in the regions, I know how important this infrastructure will be for the community to stay connected, especially during emergencies, and I'm proud to be part of a government that is delivering this for Cudlee Creek.
"As well as keeping local residents safer, this new infrastructure will also boost productivity, benefitting local tourism and businesses that keep our community going."
Quotes attributable to Michael Patterson, Telstra Regional General Manager, South Australia
"We know how important connectivity is and how much the community's been looking forward to this new mobile site.
"This new site not only helps reduce mobile black spots in this area, it will also improve capacity and 4G coverage and provide additional triple zero connectivity for users on other mobile networks in times of emergency.
"Co-investment programs where carriers like Telstra and the government work together to share the cost in bringing new connectivity in regional locations are really important in helping deliver great connectivity outcomes and enabling all Australians participate fully in the digital economy."
