CBBC Fibre Optic Backbone

Client: Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC)

Project: CBBC developed a regional high-speed fibre optic network in the Columbia Basin, with the aim of providing dependable and cost-effective internet connectivity to remote rural communities. This ambitious initiative involved the installation of an extensive 228-kilometer fibre optic network. The network comprises a combination of underground, submarine, and aerial lines, strategically laid out to optimize coverage and accessibility. By implementing this advanced infrastructure, CBBC is bridging the digital divide and empowering communities in the Columbia Basin with reliable internet access, fostering connectivity, and enabling opportunities for growth and development.

Services: Masse Environmental played a crucial role in providing environmental support for the project. Their involvement encompassed coordinating environmental assessments and permitting processes, developing environmental management plans, conducting surveys for fish, breeding birds, and wildlife, as well as delivering environmental monitoring services throughout the construction phase. By leveraging their expertise, Masse Environmental ensured that environmental considerations were carefully addressed and integrated into the project's planning, implementation, and ongoing monitoring. Their contributions helped mitigate potential impacts and promote environmentally responsible practices, aligning the project with regulatory requirements and fostering sustainable outcomes.