Last Friday Mr Baldwin announced that a Coalition Government will invest $150,000 to upgrade local television towers to digital.

“Residents have told me their television signal just isn’t good enough and I have listened,” Mr Baldwin said.

“After meeting with thousands of people, hosting public forums and collating the results of my television reception survey, I have identified trouble spots in need of attention.

“I sincerely thank everyone who responded on this issue to help me find a solution.”

The switchover from analogue to digital television transmission is due to happen in 2012.

“A Coalition Government will immediately begin work to install the necessary infrastructure on the existing Vacy tower to deliver clear, digital commercial channels,” he said.

Upgrades to Vacy television towers will be funded by a Coalition Government, which brings them in line with upgrades already planned for analogue towers at Stroud, Booral, Forster and Smiths Lake.

“Local people deserve local news, entertainment and advertising.” Mr Baldwin said.

“That is why a Coalition Government will deliver clear, uninterrupted digital television through upgrades to towers across Paterson.”