More than 350 properties in Logan will receive an internet boost next year following a new multi-million-dollar project.
The $2.4 million project, delivered by Opticomm, will see improved broadband infrastructure hit Logan in 12 to 18 months’ time – creating faster internet connections for residents in Logan Reserve and Chambers Flat.
It will upgrade existing broadband connections to high-speed Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) – the fastest and most reliable broadband connection, with speeds of up to one gigabit per second – and hopefully lay the foundation for future upgrades in the area.
Logan Reserve and Chambers Flat’s councillor, Jacob Heremaia, said the infrastructure upgrades would be great for locals.
“More and more people are working from home and using the internet for essential everyday business needs,” Cr Heremaia said.
“I encourage residents in the project zone to keep an eye out for information in their mailbox from council and the contractor for project information.”
The broadband boost is part of Logan City Council’s broader digital infrastructure and connectivity program, partially funded by the state government.
Although telecommunications is not council’s responsibility, economic development chair Jon Raven said council had taken the lead in advocating for better services.
“Reliable internet isn’t a convenience anymore; it’s a necessity – both for our residents’ quality of life and for our businesses to compete globally,” Cr Raven said.
“Our Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity Program is built on an evidence-based business case, which has been endorsed by the Queensland Government.
“It’s a Queensland-first approach to look at the gaps across the city so we can provide clear data to ask those responsible to fund the necessary improvements.”
Council established the digital infrastructure program in 2021 with the intent of ensuring residents can access next-generation telecommunications services to support a rapidly growing population.
According to a council statement, the broadband boost was a key outcome of the program.
“We have the funds to kickstart this immediately in Chambers Flat and Logan Reserve but are playing a long game to attract more funding and/or commitments from other levels of government and the telcos to further uplift the network over the next decade,” Cr Raven said.
As part of the program, council has investigated the potential design and construction of a world-class multifunctional data centre, and is engaging with public and private industry players to progress it.
The centre will “enhance existing and future business capabilities and revolutionise advanced technologies within the city to create jobs and new economic opportunities”, according to a statement.
