THE Abbott Government's efforts to speed up the NBN rollout are paying off for residents and businesses in Willaura as work begins to connect hundreds of premises to the National Broadband Network.
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Fixed wireless construction has just begun in Willaura and Dunkeld.
It is expected that broadband services will be able to be connected over the National Broadband Network (NBN) from internet providers within 12 months.
Since the election, the nationwide number of active broadband connections on the NBN has more than doubled.
"The rollout is happening faster than ever since the Coalition Government took office and trials have started to test other technologies which will dramatically lower the cost and time it will take to deliver fast broadband to all Australians," Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said.
The Government's changes to the NBN rollout will save $32 billion, will see upgrades delivered four years sooner than under Labor and avoid Internet retail bills increasing by up to $43 a month.
This brings the total number of fixed wireless either operating or under construction in Wannon to 36.
Suburbs and towns with the worst broadband service will get priority under NBN Co's new rollout strategy.
Detailed maps showing the areas around Dunkeld and Willaura where construction has begun are available at www.nbnco.com.au/rollout/rollout-map.