The Wanganui District Council is looking for partners to help it participate in the Government's ultra-fast broadband initiative.
Wanganui is included in the Government's list of towns and cities for ultra fast broadband and the council is keen to see ultra fast broadband rolled out there, says senior policy advisor Marianne Archibald.
“We have big dreams – Wanganui District Council is leading the charge for ultra fast broadband in the Wanganui district.
“We will be submitting a notice of intention to participate in the current ultra-fast broadband initiative.”
However, the council would like to hear from any potential partners interested in investing in, or supporting, its bid to the initiative.
“The council already has a number of ground breaking schemes underway that support the rollout of broadband infrastructure in Wanganui and has support from a wide variety of sectors in the district.”
The council was also successful in its initial bid to the previous Government's Broadband Investment Fund (BIF).
Any interested parties can contact Marianne (06) 3490543 ext 8024 or marianne.archibald@wanganui.govt.nz.