The new blackspot tower that will service Mount Eccles and surround is expected to be live in the 3rd quarter of 2017. Initially it was scheduled for 2nd quarter. We are eagerly awaiting the switch on date. Edit: This has been pushed back another quarter to 4th qtr, 2017. For more information contact Telstra or your government representative.
Pizza Night
Thanks to all those who attended this years Pizza Night. A great turnout that was thoroughly enjoyed. Cheers to the chefs at Wheelie Good Pizzas for ensuring everyone had their fill of wood fired pizzas.
Thank you also to the gracious donations of deserts and nibbles by guests.
Busy start to the year
Long time between posts. It has been a busy year with the hall and a number of functions have been held including private services, Anzac day and the first Market/Garden on the Mount.
Updated NBN coverage
NBNCo have updated their coverage map which has slightly increased coverage in Mount Eccles and the surrounding area.
http://www.nbnco.com.au/connect-home-or-business/check-your-address/
For more information contact NBNCo
Thank you Isy!
A heartfelt thank you to Isobell Derrick who has retired from her treasurer role on the Committee. Her time and efforts were greatly appreciated by all from the committee and the wider community. If you have enjoyed the hall in recent years be sure to thank Isy next time you see her.
Thank you,
Mount Eccles Mechanical Institute Committee
Oktoberfest, 2015
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the organising and running of the Mount Eccles Oktober Fest.
I could not single out anyone to thank as everyone worked together as a great team and I did not have to ask anyone to do anything because it was already being done and if someone needed a hand to do something there was always someone to help without even asking.
It was this type of group effort that made the event a success and I feel that we should hold another one next year as we could do a few more things as this year was a bit of a learning curve.
Once again many thanks.
President Jim
Mount Eccles Funded for Mobile Tower
As reported on 25th of June, Mount Eccles has been funded under the federal governments blackspot program to improve coverage in round 1.
The following has further information on the upgrade.
https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/mobile-black-spot-programme
It is this writers hope that the same tower could be used for a nbn wireless extension from the Ruby tower which has been recently switched on. Some properties south of Mount Eccles may be interested to check with nbnco if their property can get reception from the Ruby tower. For more information see www.nbnco.com.au
Website up!
Website is online today! We welcome constructive feedback and ideas you may have for the site and the hall.
Happy Birthday Ian!
Ian Campbell celebrated his 80th Birthday with friends and family on the 25th of July.
His celebration was mixed up with some light trivia.
Thanks to all who attended and made it a fun night