Glass fiber project in the district: Mayor demand clarity for delays

Glass fiber project in the district: Mayor demand clarity for delays

The plans to improve the internet infrastructure in the Liezen district faces serious difficulties. RML Infrastructure GmbH, the subsidiary of the regional management, had set itself the goal of equipping around 90 percent of the region, i.e. around 60,000 households, with a modern fiber optic internet connection by 2025. However, these ambitious plans, which should have taken care of many of the urgently needed digital connection, cannot now be implemented on time.

In a concerned step, annoyed mayors have called a crisis meeting to discuss them. Fritz Zefferer, the mayor of Mitterberg-Sankt Martin, informed the public about these developments. The dissatisfaction among the municipal administrations is great because the internet connection is of central importance in an increasingly digitized world. With the plans, the area could not only have reacted to the increasing digital requirements of the population, but also wanted to open up to possible economic opportunities.

The reasons for the delay

The exact reasons for the delay were not fully disclosed in the current discussion. However, there is a general view that various administrative and technical challenges have led to this situation. Such problems are usually not uncommon when it comes to large -scale infrastructure projects, but the frustration is clearly noticeable due to the lack of progress.

The promised availability of quick internet access would have brought a significant relief, especially for households in rural areas. Access to fast internet is not only essential for everyday life, but also for education, home office and other online-based services. The delays are lurking over the hopes of many citizens who rely on a modern lifestyle.

The pressure on RML Infrastructure GmbH grows because the municipalities are specifically looking for solutions in order to reconcile the schedule and improve the situation for its citizens. It remains to be seen which measures are taken to ensure that the plans for fiber optic expansion not only insist on paper, but are actually actually implemented.

The complete image of the situation and possible effects are currently still uncertain. The mayors are required to present a clear plan in the coming weeks and to represent the interests of their community in order to ensure an appropriate digital infrastructure for everyone. A deeper analysis of this topic and the latest information can also be found on www.kleinezeitung.at .