Registration Number: 1999

Hampden to Sop’s Arm Fibre Optic Line

Proponent: Bell Aliant

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to construct a fibre optic pole line 39 kilometres in length from Hampden to Sop’s Arm in Western Newfoundland, White Bay. The new pole line will be located within the highway right-of-way of Route 420. The purpose of the project is to upgrade and expand telecommunications infrastructure for the communities of Pollards Point, Sop’s Arm and Jackson’s Arm.

  • February 4, 2019 – The undertaking was registered.
  • March 14, 2019 – Deadline for public comments.
  • March 21, 2019 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • April 12, 2019 – The project is released.

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