In conjunction with our delivery partner, Downer, the nbn™ network will soon arrive on Scotland Island and the Western Bays.
Fibre to the Premise (FTTP) technology has been specifically chosen as the technology to supply services of the nbn™ network to Scotland Island. More details about this technology can be found here:
https://www.nbnco.com.au/learn/network-technology/fibre-to-the-premises-explained-fttp
The following newsletter will specifically address the works required for Scotland Island. A subsequent newsletter will be sent regarding necessary works for Western Bays.
What’s involved?
The works are comprised of two parts.
- An undersea cable installation.
- Installation of the proposed nbn™ FTTP technology type on the island’s existing Ausgrid poles, as well as any required updates.
A proposed project schedule has been provided below. Please note, some dates may vary due to unforeseen circumstances.
- 2 March 2020: Civil works on Scotland Island will commence.
- 16 March 2020: Undersea cable placement between Church point and Scotland Island will commence.
For all NBN Update – See the NBN section on our website
Source: Information courtesy Pittwater Offshore Newsletter of March 1st, 2020, Volume 21, Issue 1105 Pittwater Online News