A new mobile phone tower has been switched on at Oakdene, south of Dubbo, boosting 4G coverage to the the area around Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
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The tower, owned by Vodafone, delivers about 53 square kilometres of new 4G coverage to the world famous zoo as well as Oakdene, Cumboogle, Butlers Falls and Eschol. It also adds new Vodafone 4G coverage along parts of the Newell and Mitchell Highways.
Built under the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program, the tower will now give customers access to continuous 4G connectivity between Oakdene and Dubbo and extends coverage along Obley Road and Benolong Road.
Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the delivery of Vodafone’s new mobile tower is a welcome addition for the communities around Oakdene and another significant step towards diminishing coverage gaps around Dubbo.
“The Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program has been instrumental in delivering improved coverage to communities in the Parkes electorate and providing more choice for local residents. Vodafone has demonstrated its commitment to improving communications in regional areas and we are pleased to officially welcome the new site in Oakdene,” said Mr Coulton.
