Fiber Internet Installation for Hesquiaht First Nation (Refuge Cove 6)
Official title: New Fibre Installation
City West Cable & Telephone Corp. wants to bring fiber optic internet to all homes in the Hesquiaht community at Refuge Cove 6. The project involves burying about 1.5 km of cable along existing roads using drilling, trenching, or existing conduits.
Why This Matters
Live in Hesquiaht or Refuge Cove 6? This project would bring high-speed fiber internet to your home. For this remote coastal community, reliable internet access can mean better access to education, healthcare, and staying connected with family.
What Could Change
If approved, City West would install underground fiber optic cables to all residential homes in the community. Construction would use existing road alignments, minimizing disruption to the land.
Key Issues
- Should the fiber optic installation project proceed in Hesquiaht (Refuge Cove 6)?
- What installation methods are appropriate for the community?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.