NBN stop, go

NBN Co has awarded SA Power Networks a three-year contract to roll out fibre in an area covering about 300,000 premises in Adelaide and regional South Australia. It is the second NBN construction contract for the state. Syntheo was given a two-year contract in November 2011. Meanwhile, a crisis meeting between contractors and Visionstream, the company responsible for the NBN rollout in Tasmania, was to take place Monday afternoon

By InvestSMART · 16 Jul 2013

By InvestSMART ·
16 Jul 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

What contract did NBN Co award to SA Power Networks?

NBN Co awarded SA Power Networks a three-year contract to roll out fibre in an area covering about 300,000 premises in Adelaide and regional South Australia.

How many premises will the SA Power Networks fibre rollout cover?

The contract covers roughly 300,000 premises across Adelaide and regional South Australia, according to the article.

Is this SA Power Networks’ first NBN construction contract in South Australia?

No. The article says this is the second NBN construction contract for the state; Syntheo was previously given a two-year contract in November 2011.

Which other contractors are mentioned in relation to South Australia’s NBN work?

Syntheo is mentioned as having been awarded a two-year NBN construction contract in November 2011.

What issue is affecting the NBN rollout in Tasmania?

A crisis meeting between contractors and Visionstream — the company responsible for the NBN rollout in Tasmania — was scheduled to determine whether installation work would continue amid cost disputes.

What was the purpose of the crisis meeting between contractors and Visionstream?

The meeting, set for Monday afternoon, was to determine if installation work in Tasmania would continue, with Visionstream attempting to prevent contractors from walking off over cost issues.

How might these contract developments be important for everyday investors following the NBN rollout?

These developments highlight where construction contracts are being awarded and where contractor disputes are occurring — information that signals the pace and continuity of NBN installation work in different regions.

Where can I find the original report or more details about these NBN contract developments?

The details appear in the referenced InvestSmart article and the short link included in the report (bit.ly/12CBi6y), which was provided in the article.