Submarine Fibre Optic Cable Installation in Talon Lake and Kaibuskong Bay
Official title: New Fibre Installation
Bell Canada wants to lay nearly 5 km of underwater fibre optic cable to bring high-speed internet to homes around Talon Lake and Kaibuskong Bay in Ontario. The cable would run from Shields Point Road to Andrews Lane, with a short crossing at Spottswood Bay.
Why This Matters
Live on Talon Lake or Kaibuskong Bay? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Cottage owners and year-round residents in this area often struggle with slow or unreliable connections.
What Could Change
If approved, Bell could install underwater cables across these lakes. Construction would temporarily affect the lakebed along the cable route. Residents along the route would gain access to fibre internet service.
Key Issues
- Should Bell be permitted to install submarine cables in Talon Lake and Kaibuskong Bay?
- What environmental impacts might the cable installation have on the lake ecosystem?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.