Submarine Fibre Optic Cable Installation in Hastings County Lakes
Official title: New Fibre Installation
Bell Canada wants to lay 28 km of underwater fibre optic cable across 11 lakes in Ontario's Hastings County region. The cables would bring high-speed internet to lakeside homes in Baptiste Lake, Mayo Lake, Coe Lake, and several other water bodies.
Why This Matters
Live on one of these lakes? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Cottage owners and year-round residents in these rural areas often struggle with slow or unreliable connections.
What Could Change
If approved, Bell could install underwater cables in Baptiste Lake, Faraday Lake, Lavalley Bay, Salmon Trout Lake, York River, Wanamaker Lake, Mayo Lake, Coe Lake, Pencil Lake, Mississauga Lake, and Gold Lake. Lakeside properties would gain access to fibre internet service.
Key Issues
- Should Bell be permitted to install submarine cables in these lakes?
- What environmental protections are needed for the lake ecosystems?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.