The governments of Canada and Ontario announced the beginning of construction of up to $4.3 million in broadband infrastructure to connect 846 more homes and businesses in Caledon to fast internet.
Both levels of government have each committed up to $1.1 million to two projects. The first project is valued at $1.9 million and will deliver reliable internet access to more than 375 homes and businesses in the community of Mount Wolfe. Construction of the infrastructure is expected to be complete with full service available by December of 2021.
The second project is valued at $2.5 million and will deliver reliable internet access to more than 471 homes and businesses in the communities of Albion and Centreville Creek. Construction is expected to be complete with full service available by March of 2022.
The contracts to expand fibre-optic broadband services in Caledon were awarded by Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), a not-for-profit corporation initiated by local municipalities to address connectivity in Southwestern Ontario.