The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has announced the installation of the first fibre optic cable in the Sydney metropolitan area.

The local distribution fibre will link the Blacktown exchange to homes and businesses in the local area.

“Today’s fibre haul here in Blacktown marks an important step in the rollout of the NBN to not only Western Sydney but Sydney as a whole,” NBN Co spokesperson Lead Community Account Manager for Northern Australia Darren Rudd said.

“In Blacktown we’re aiming for some areas of construction to be completed by July, which means homes and businesses are expected to be able to connect to services over the NBN shortly after. 

The delivery of the Blacktown fibre comes after the NBN Co delivered the first fibre in Penrith.