Dear Central Coast Citizen,
I'm writing to seek your support for a constructive submission to the Department of Communications and the NBN review processes. I hope you can add your name to our regional appeal.
State of Play
As you know the Central Coast has an advanced state to the NBN roll out and the previously published maps by the NBN Company indicated that 80% of the region's premises were on the schedule. Already many premises in Gosford, East Gosford, Pt Fredrick & Springfield have access to the NBN. Construction is in advanced stage at Berkley Vale and surrounding areas and take up rates are healthy.
The new government is conducting reviews of the whole NBN project as indicated before coming into government. This includes seeking feedback from consultants, accountants and a new board. Minister Turnbull has also reached out and asked for constructive feedback to the NBN review process.
It is now very important that the new government hear our collective regional feedback to the reviews.
History
The NBN telecommunications upgrade that the region achieved was on the basis of a broad community, business, Fed MPs & councils business case. This was presented to the then government and NBNCo in 2011. The bid was successful and represented the one of largest investment schedule in the region's history. A historic success, celebrated by all at the time.
The successful business case articulated the following points
1. CC's old and patchy telecommunications infrastructure needs replacing.
2. CC's 40,000 plus commuters. (with a view to more tele-work + small business growth)
3. CC's depressed economic position and potential for economic growth.
4. CC's expensive service delivery in health and education could be reduced by reliable BB.
The business case was constructive, well articulated and importantly from a broad united front.
Constructive Action required again
It is now time to put a similar case to the new government. It is important to be constructive and united. Any division will risk the further divestment and ultimately poorer services for much of the region.
I have made myself available to talk to business and community groups to guide them in coordinating their constructive contributions to the review over the next couple of weeks.
What you can do?
1. Support the appeal petition CLICK HERE:
2. Stay constructive focussed on the issue in letters to media and others.
3. Ask your local industry & community groups to support the appeal.
4. Email & Social Message people in your friends and colleagues group this email of this link to the Appeal Petition: https://docs.google.com/
5. Attend any meetings organised. I have been asked to speak at a meeting Nov 14, 6pm at CC Leagues Club in the Park View room, this is an open meeting. I expect there may be a few other get togethers from other groups. I'm happy to do what I can to help.
Finally, thank you to all that have pragmatically stuck with and advanced our regional cause.
This infrastructure will make a huge difference to the profitability of businesses, the reduction of costs associated with service delivery for governments and importantly a renewed wave of optimism and innovation for young and old.
Please feel free to forward this email.
Dave Abrahams
Digital Economy Advocate
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