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Case study · Mining · 5 Nov 2026

Regional Water Pipeline Project: High-Speed WAN and Village Wi-Fi

A 1 Gbps symmetric microwave service and managed Wi-Fi across a 200-room accommodation village kept a pipeline construction workforce connected.

A major regional water pipeline is being built by a joint-venture contractor for a water board and the Queensland Government. A central site was to host a laydown area and a workers' accommodation village for up to 200 people, and the contractor recognised that high-speed, reliable connectivity and Wi-Fi would keep workers in touch with the corporate office, family and friends.

Highlight tiles: 1 Gbps symmetric microwave internet, 200-room village Wi-Fi, 24x7 NOC

The challenge

The village needed high-speed internet for site operations and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation that matched what workers have at home, delivered quickly in support of major construction activity.

The solution

MarchNet deployed a 1/1 Gbps microwave internet service with unmetered data to the site, plus a managed Wi-Fi network throughout the 200-room village with seamless indoor and outdoor coverage. The contractor's IT site services team chose MarchNet on the strength of its record on other project sites.

Diagram: microwave internet service to the construction site and managed Wi-Fi throughout the village

MarchNet's experience with accommodation village Wi-Fi, combined with a low-latency, high-capacity network, meant connectivity was as good as or better than workers' home networks.

Monitored and supported 24x7

Ongoing monitoring and support includes rapid repairs. Remote monitoring and a 24x7 NOC allow proactive trend analysis and preventative maintenance before services are affected.

Timeline: engagement, microwave internet, village Wi-Fi, workers connected, monitoring

The outcome

  • Seamless connectivity: a 1 Gbps symmetrical internet connection and managed Wi-Fi with in-room and outdoor coverage.
  • Increased productivity: reliable access to corporate systems, cloud applications and communication tools.
  • Improved staff well-being: in-room Wi-Fi lets 200 residents stay in touch with family and friends and enjoy entertainment, supporting morale and retention.
  • Operational flexibility: capacity for future expansion as needs change.

The project team could focus on building the pipeline rather than on IT and connectivity.

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