A FREE public wi-fi system installed by Bathurst Regional Council in the CBD and some recreation areas has been turned on for testing.
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Council says it has completed the installation of all the wi-fi equipment and wants to test the network prior to it going live later this year.
Council was granted $152,000 last December under the Federal Government’s Smart Cities and Suburbs program to install a free wi-fi network, with council to tip in the same amount.
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“Bathurst is on track to become a smart community of national significance and the installation of the free wi-fi is one of our key smart community initiatives,” mayor Graeme Hanger said.
“Council has installed a number of wi-fi points across the CBD and in key recreational areas including Bicentennial Park, Victoria Park, Carrington Park and Morse Park as well as at Chifley Dam.
“The test phase will allow people to access the free wi-fi in these locations and we are seeking feedback from users of the system to help us assess its operation before it goes live later this year.
“Free wi-fi across the city’s public spaces will make it easier for visitors and residents to find out more about what’s on in the region, access local facilities and services and enhance liveability for both visitors and residents.”
Council has developed a wi-fi acceptable use policy that covers reliability, blacklisted websites, prohibited use and privacy.
A detailed map of the wi-fi coverage area, and the acceptable use policy, can be found on council’s website at https://bit.ly/2syMqs3
Feedback on the wi-fi project can be provided by completing an online survey on Your Say Bathurst.
