National Broadband Network Patrick Flannigan - Head of Construction Disclaimer This document sets out NBN Co s proposals in respect of certain aspects of the National Broadband Network. The contents of this document represent NBN Co s current position on the subject matter of this document. The contents of this document should not be relied upon by our stakeholders (or any other person) as representing NBN Co s final position on the subject matter of this document, except where stated otherwise. NBN Co s position on the subject matter of this document may also be impacted by legislative and regulatory developments in respect of the National Broadband Network. All prices shown in this document are exclusive of any GST.
Presentation Overview 1 2 3 4 Broad construction objectives Network design overview First Release sites overview Construction perspective
NBN Co s Construction Group is tasked with building Australia s new broadband network NBN Co Construction Group Planned Key Features: Fibre to the Premise FTTP: (100Mbps) to 93% of premises Satellite and wireless (12 Mbps) to the remaining 7% Roll-out over approximately 9 years 10 million + points of connection Some 6,000 points of connection per day Direct construction workforce of between 15k to 20k FTEs at the peak of construction
Our construction model is designed around a number of fundamental guiding principles Active and effective stakeholder management Workplace safety Environment, Community involvement and satisfaction Construction guiding principles Cost effectiveness Quality build Working in partnership with suppliers Continuous learning and improvement
Schematic NBN Fibre Access Underground Option
Network design replicating modules 38,400 9,600 192 12 1 Maximum per FSA 10 to 12 million premises 4,000,000 57,000 4,000 960 Total Distance 11km Total Network Numbers (Approximate)
Real fibre serving areas - Sydney Indicative
To put this in perspective Verizon NBN Co Indicative Limited to a few states and concentrated in high-density urban areas 18m homes past 6m homes connected Roll-out over 5 years 200,000 FTE 3 technologies fibre, wireless & satellite Covering Metro, rural and remote Australia National roll-out 10m + installations Diverse geographic and climatic environments Major logistics and materials management challenges
Construction projects are typically managed under a structured, static model that implicitly assumes discrete deliverables with defined start & end dates Traditional Construction Approach Strategy Plan Design Build Operate Maintain/ Service Define what needs to be done what asset needs to be built Develop a plan to deliver the asset Draw up the detailed design Commission the asset build Operate the asset Maintain / service the asset NBN is different As part of the NBN roll-out we are planning multiple projects of a like nature over a substantial period of time There is significant scope to leverage learnings and drive improvements as we go We have a unique opportunity to evolve / define construction delivery characteristics
The nature of the project provides a unique opportunity for an innovative construction approach NBN Co Continuous Improvement Construction Approach Develop whole-of-network design across components Prioritise and sequence projects for Detailed design build activities rollout Commission work/ tasks Audit processes and codify learnings Assess Performance management Information management Design activities Develop detailed project plans and work models Coordinate project delivery and continuous improvement Deliver Mobilise resources Allocate Determine who does what and on what terms Plan and deploy material, equipment and labour to construction locations Continuous improvement will allow us to realise quality, cost and operational efficiencies within a safe workplace environment
First release site - Willunga South Australia Willunga is a rural town south of Adelaide in the City of Onkaparinga, South Australia It is 47 km from the Adelaide CBD The City of Onkaparinga has a population of 149,735 941 premises in first release site (of 62,185 within the LGA) 64% of Willunga premises with internet connection Source: ABS Census 2006
First release site Brunswick Victoria Brunswick is an urban suburb in the City of Moreland in Victoria It is 6 km from Melbourne s CBD The City of Moreland has a population of 135,764 2600 premises in first release site (of 59,231 within the LGA) 55% of Brunswick premises with internet connection Source: ABS Census 2006
First release site Townsville Queensland Townsville is a tropical city on the north east coast of QLD It is Australia s largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast Greater Townsville has a population of 101,151 2500 premises in first release site (of 34,138 within LGA) 63% of Townsville premises with internet connection Source: ABS Census 2006 Plinth for Cabinet Hub
First release site Minnamurra & Kiama Downs NSW Minnamurra is a coastal suburb in the Illawarra region of NSW in the Municipality of Kiama It is within a 2 hour drive south of Sydney Greater Kiama has a population of 19,973 2350 premises in first release site (of 6,819 in Kiama LGA) 68% of Kiama premises with internet connection Source: ABS Census 2006 Zone Terminal Multiport
First release site Armidale New South Wales Armidale is a regional town situated half way between Sydney and Brisbane and 2 hours from the coast The City of Armidale has a population of 23,368 4800 premises in first release site including the University of New England connections (of 9,753 within the LGA) 61% of Armidale premises with internet connection Source: ABS Census 2006
Ensuring community and stakeholder engagement is key to our operating model Some of the things that we are doing Creating a safe workplace for all employees and suppliers Targeted and continuous community involvement throughout the construction of the new network Making sure that suppliers are engaged as partners and are a key component of our community engagement process Ensuring ongoing grass-roots representation through a dedicated community and construction executive role within NBN Co Construction group Having a fully transparent engagement model at all stakeholder levels Community satisfaction is a key success factor for construction roll-out