Win for Kin Kin in first-round black spot funding

Noosa Mayor Noel Playford has welcomed Kin Kin’s inclusion in the federal government’s $100 million Mobile Black Spot Program.

The hinterland town will gain a new mobile phone base station in the first round of the program.

Cr Playford said Noosa Council and the local community put Kin Kin’s case for mobile phone infrastructure to the government in response to calls from the community.

“For the sake of Kin Kin’s economic prosperity and for the safety of our residents during severe weather I’m pleased to say the federal government has answered the call,” Cr Playford said.

“Residents will join with me in thanking our Federal member Warren Truss for his support in also supporting the submission.”

“This funding will not only assist Kin Kin’s home-based business operators, but deliver a vital lifeline during flooding, which can completely isolate the town.

“I’m sure the many tourists who visit Kin Kin annually will also welcome the capacity for mobile internet and phone access, enabling quick access to online maps and helpful information about the local community.”

Kin Kin is among 68 Queensland locations to receive mobile phone base stations in the first round of the Mobile Black Spot Program.

Cr Playford said Council would provide any in-kind support necessary to assist with the base station’s establishment.

2 July 2015