Free public Wi-Fi locations
Twenty NBN Satellite internet connections have now been installed at halls and recreation reserves across the shire, giving free Wi-Fi access for the public all-year round and improving telecommunications during emergency events.
The final installation in the STAND (short for Strengthen Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters) program was completed at Barkly Hall in August 2022.
The Federal Government Program was developed following the 2019 bushfire season and all 20 buildings nominated by the Pyrenees Shire Council were successful.
The installations were overseen and supported by Council’s ICT (Information and Communications Technology) staff, with users now benefiting from internet connectivity with better speeds than Telstra 4G when they are within 50 metres of the installation.
The 20 halls and recreation reserves listed below offer speeds comparable to the fixed line NBN Fibre To The Node (FTTN), but do it over satellite.
Please note that the speeds above are only achieved when 1 person is connected, and will be shared amongst multiple users.
Note: To connect to the free Wi-Fi, join the “Community Wi-Fi” network, and accept the Terms & Conditions. Instructions are provided in a prominent place at each site.
Community NBN Satellite internet connection locations:
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Amphitheatre Recreation Reserve
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9 School Street, Amphitheatre
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Avoca Recreation Reserve
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55 Faraday Street, Avoca
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Barkly Hall
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1314 Redbank-Barkly Road, Barkly
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Brewster Hall
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349 Kayleys Lane, Brewster
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Carngham Recreation Reserve
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73 Chepstowe-Snake Valley Road, Snake Valley
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Carranballac Hall
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6667 Glenelg Highway, Carranballac
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Crowlands Hall
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49 Wright St, Crowlands
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Evansford Community Centre
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17 School Road, Evansford
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Goldfields Recreation Reserve
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39 Park Road, Beaufort
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Lake Goldsmith Hall
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4 Cushing Road, Lake Goldsmith
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Landsborough Recreation Reserve
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10 Forestry Road, Landsborough
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Lexton Hall
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19 Lexton-Ararat Road, Lexton
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Lexton Recreation Reserve
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1 Prince Street, Lexton
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Moonambel Recreation Reserve
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6190 Stawell-Avoca Road, Moonambel
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Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve
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26 Reserve Road, Natte Yallock
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Raglan Hall
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4 Codrington St, Raglan
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Redbank Hall
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57 Navarre Street, Redbank
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Snake Valley Hall
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875 Linton-Carngham Road, Snake Valley
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Trawalla Hall
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119 Rodgers Drive, Trawalla
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Waubra Recreation Reserve
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2066 Sunraysia Highway, Waubra
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