The City of Kawartha Lakes is among 15 successful municipalities moving forward with plans to build local broadband infrastructure thanks to a partnership with the Ontario government.
The Rural Connections Broadband Program provides funding to help rural municipalities build high-speed Internet projects in their communities. The program’s goal is to bring broadband access to rural and remote areas currently under-serviced in southern Ontario.
The province will provide funding for one-third of the approved eligible costs of the project. The City of Kawartha Lakes’ project is eligible for $465,120.
Broadband combines telecommunications infrastructure and service to deliver more Internet information at speeds far greater than dial-up service.
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“This announcement will give our businesses, students and teachers, healthcare professionals and citizens the hi-tech tools they need to succeed and do business,” said Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “I am delighted that the City of Kawartha Lakes brought forward a successful proposal which shows their commitment to community broadband expansion and to providing their citizens with the best technology possible.”
“We put forward an Internet strategy that will put the City of Kawartha Lakes on a strong communications footing,” said Mayor Ric McGee. “Today’s news will help us build a digital highway for everyone living in the area and those that choose to make Kawartha Lakes their destination to enjoy a better quality of life.”
