High-speed internet soon to be streaming in Caledon and Dufferin County

The federal and provincial governments are investing additional than $3.6 million to deliver higher-pace internet to almost 1,000 households, farms, and enterprises in Caledon and Dufferin County.

The Canadian and Ontario governments have partnered with Southwestern Built-in Fibre Technology (SWIFT) to present just about 300 inhabitants in The Grange location with broadband infrastructure that will help substantial-pace world wide web company.

In neighbouring Dufferin County, 665 inhabitants in the communities of Redickville, Honeywood, Black Bank, Ruskview, Terra Nova, Kilgorie, Horning’s Mills, Whitfield and Springwater have also received accessibility to substantial-pace online provider through SWIFT.

“By developing new broadband infrastructure in the Town of Caledon and Dufferin County, we are serving to to make Ontario and improve rural communities. This expenditure is aiding men and women keep in contact with loved ones, enabling them to entry the supports they have to have though providing a significantly-required improve to the local economic system,” stated Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Thompson’s announcement on Aug. 1, marked the completion of two extra tasks under SWIFT.

“Supplying dependable world wide web access is specifically essential for rural communities to prosper in our significantly digital world,” mentioned Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North.

Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon echoed Sahota’s appreciation for the rural enhance.

“I am pleased to see this ongoing expenditure for high-velocity world-wide-web assistance in Dufferin-Caledon,” claimed Jones. “Responsible internet is so critical for our rural communities to maintain businesses, educational institutions and people connected.”

The contracts to grow broadband solutions in Caledon and Dufferin County ended up awarded by SWIFT, a not-for-earnings corporation initiated by regional municipalities to deal with connectivity in Southwestern Ontario.

A lot more than $255 million has been invested to deliver high-velocity net accessibility to additional than 63,000 households and organizations in Southwestern Ontario through SWIFT.

“In a environment significantly reliant on electronic connectivity, entry to high-pace world wide web is not just a advantage but a elementary necessity,” stated Gary McNamara, SWIFT Board Chair. “With the successful completion of these two substantial-speed broadband assignments, additional than 960 earlier underserved homes and businesses in Dufferin County and Caledon now have entry to fibre-optic connectivity.”
