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The NSW Government has delivered 250 enhanced public safety network radio sites reaching more than 97% of NSW’s population and increasing mission-critical communications coverage for first responders.

Telecommunications company Optus has expanded its partnership with NSW Telco Authority by increasing its reach to current regional network to provide life-saving communication solution for emergency services.

The NSW Public Safety Network has been expanded with the addition of a new site in Bellata.

The New South Wales Public Safety Network has been expanded with the completion of new sites at Liverpool (south-western Sydney), Mt Mackenzie (New England) and Port Kembla (Illawarra).

Telecommunications network resilience in natural disasters like Australia’s recent bushfire has been under the microscope by the Federal Government, telcos and executives from across the telecoms sector, with agreement to put in place long-term initiatives to further bolster resilience of the networks.

ICT solutions and services giant NEC has secured a contract to deliver Microwave backhaul, network management systems and ongoing support, as part of the next phase of New South Wales Telco Authority’s Critical Communication Enhancement Program.

The NSW Telco Authority has put out a call for information from the telecoms industry to help it determine the scope of work required to construct, operate and maintain the services of the NSW Government radio network into the future.

There has been a 92% increase in portable radio coverage and a substantial improvement in coverage for emergency and essential services in the Parramatta CBD with the completion of a new radio site in the area.

The NSW Telco Authority board has conducted a site visit to one of the new telecommunications towers that has boosted shared Government Radio Network (GRN) coverage in the North-West region of NSW.

The NSW Telco Authority has its first female chairperson, with board member and former Telstra executive Beth Jackson elevated to the role.

Global ICT services giant NEC has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver wireless backhaul technology, professional services, network management systems and ongoing support to New South Wales Government essential services agencies.

The New South Wales Government has allocated $63 million to fund enhancements to the state’s critical communications infrastructure servicing the state’s emergency, law enforcement and essential services agencies.

The New South Wales Government has launched a 10-year plan to harness innovative technologies designed to enhance frontline communications capabilities for essential services throughout the state including emergency and law enforcement services.