There
have been some recent inquiries regarding the ongoing construction in Oak Creek
Parkway. This communication is intended to provide clarification and
information regarding the activity.
The
installation is being done as a part of White River Connect fiber build
out. This is an initiative by White River Valley Electric Cooperative to
install fiber optic cable across its service area to provide high-speed
internet. The Cooperative through its subsidiary has embarked on a
five-year build out project. They are in year two of the project.
This
is not an Oak Creek Parkway project. The project is fully managed
by White River Connect, a White River Valley Cooperative subsidiary. The
fiber cables are being installed in the public right-of-way and dedicated
easements.
While
we are not privy to the project schedule it has been shared that the sequence
is as follows;
1.
Excavation
and installation of the conduits (currently being installed)
2.
Installation
of the fiber cables in the conduit system
3.
Installation
of drops to individual residences.
This
process will take several weeks to complete. The current installation of
the conduits is the most visible and disruptive. Once the conduits and
boxes are installed the contractor will clean up the excavations and seed/straw
the disrupted right-of-way. They are still a few weeks away from the
current excavating phase completion.
We
are extremely fortunate to be among the areas addressed earlier in the project
as there are areas that are still a couple of years away from seeing activity.
If
you are interested in connecting to the Cooperative fiber, I encourage you to
go to the website at this web address www.whiteriverconnect.com
to fill out the information expressing your interest. This
is not a commitment, but rather an indication of interest. This will also
enroll you in a database that will provide periodic updates of project progress
from the Cooperative.
If
you have questions or issues with the fiber project here are some phone numbers
to White River Connect.
855-304-5393
417-318-2628
I
encourage patience through this process as in the end we will have access to
high-speed internet and will presumably be a huge economic boost to the
community and region. This is a large undertaking for the member owned
Cooperative that is not without some bumps along the way.
Be
safe and make it a great day;
Oak
Creek Parkway POA.
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