Underwater Internet Cable Installation - Dam Lake and Madawaska River
Official title: New Fibre Installation
Bell Canada wants to lay fiber optic cables underwater to bring internet to homes on Mask Island and along the Madawaska River. The project involves about 560 metres of submarine cable total—340 metres from Barrys Bay to Mask Island, and 220 metres in the Madawaska River.
Why This Matters
Live on Mask Island or along the Madawaska River? This could finally bring high-speed internet to your home. If you're concerned about underwater construction in the lake or river, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Bell could install submarine fiber optic cables in Dam Lake and the Madawaska River. Residents on Mask Island and nearby areas would gain access to fiber internet service.
Key Issues
- Should Bell be permitted to install underwater cables in Dam Lake and the Madawaska River?
- What environmental impacts might the submarine cable installation have on the waterways?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.