Mr Toole said nine additional mobile network towers in the region will eliminate some of the state’s worst black spots.

“The announcement delivers a key election commitment for residents who deserve first class mobile coverage, which is critical for people living outside major cities and who need access to emergency services,” Mr Toole said.

“This is a multi-million dollar project, a great win for our area and I welcome the funding for these towers.”

The towers will be located at Barry, Bogee, Capertee, Castlereagh Highway, Clarence (Ben Bullen), Neville, Porters Retreat, Rockley and Trunkey Creek.

Minister for Regional Development John Barilaro said the combined Commonwealth and NSW Government investment is the greatest increase in mobile network coverage to metropolitan, regional and remote communities delivered by a single public funding program in the history of Australian mobile communications.

“The NSW Government’s investment of $24 million, along with $28 million of Federal Government funding and a contribution from the networks, will result in a total investment of $92 million,” Mr Barilaro said.

“We will deliver 144 new or upgraded mobile base stations that will cover more than 14,000 square kilometres to benefit businesses and residents across regional NSW.”

The investment will improve coverage along major transport routes, in small communities and locations prone to experiencing natural disasters.

Funding will be rolled out over a three-year period.