Fibre Optic Network
Fibre is the best technology available to meet customers’ needs today, and in the future. Fibre optics are a good investment to keep Hay on the leading edge of technology and help us meet the growing bandwidth demand of our customers. It allows us to offer faster, more reliable internet, the highest quality digital television service and crystal-clear telephone connections. Fibre also ensures the delivery of innovative new services as they are developed.
Hay is building networks of fibre throughout the communities we serve. We will continue to install fibre along each road and to each small hamlet until we eventually have 100% fibre coverage in our service area.
Taking fibre into a community allows Hay to grow its customer base and ensure viability for the next 100 years. Check here to see where we are working and what is coming for the calendar year.
Fibre Construction Projects & Updates
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
Village of Shipka | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Crediton Rd East of Shipka Line to Bronson Line | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Kingsmere Subdivision | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Gravelle Subdivision | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Bluewater Hy North of Grand Bend to Dashwood Rd | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Grand Bend town west of Hwy 21 between Main St & the river | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin late 2024 |
Ontario St N of Municipal Drive to town limits (East side of road) | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2024 |
Poplar Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2024 |
Bluewater Hy between Hendrick Rd & Schadeview Rd | Main Construction to begin 2024 |
Sol Haven Subdivision (Oakwood Driving Range) | Main Construction to begin 2024 |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval |
Cedar Swamp Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
Salem Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
McGillivray Dr between Grand Bend Rd & Brinsley Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
McGillivray Dr between Brinsley Rd & Richmond St | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Cassidy Dr between Mt Carmel Dr & West Corner Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
Brinsley Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
Maguire Dr between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Neil Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
London Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & 34480 London Rd | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin 2024. Pending MTO Permits |
West Corner Dr between Harmony Rd & Godkin Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
West Corner Dr between Charlton Rd & Queen St | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Queen St between West Corner Dr & Ailsa Craig | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Ausable Rd between McGillivray Dr & Maguire Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
West Corner Dr between Harmony Rd & McInnis Rd | Main Construction to begin 2024 |
West Corner Dr between Queen St & Maguire Rd | Main Construction to begin 2024 |
Maguire Dr between McGillivray Dr & Elginfield Rd | Main Construction to begin 2024 |
Neil Rd between McGillivray Dr & Elginfield Rd | Main Construction to begin 2024 |
Maple Lodge Dr between Maguire Rd & Neil Rd | Main Construction to begin 2024 |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
Crediton Rd East of Shipka Line to Bronson Line | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Village of Shipka | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Maple Grove Subdivision | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Sunnyside Subdivision | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Kingsmere Subdivision | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Gravelle Subdivision | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Bluewater Hy North of Grand Bend to Dashwood Rd | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Gore Rd between Bluewater Hy & B Line | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Dashwood Rd between Bluewater Hy & Corbett Line | Main Pipe Construction Complete. Service Pipe, Splicing & Hook ups in progress. |
Grand Bend town west of Hwy 21 between Main St & the river | Main Construction to begin late 2023, Pending Municipal Permits |
Ontario St N of Main St to town limits | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Poplar Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval |
Cedar Swamp Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
Salem Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
McGillivray Dr between Grand Bend Rd & Brinsley Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
McGillivray Dr between Brinsley Rd & Richmond St | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Cassidy Dr between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
Brinsley Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe, Splicing and Hook Ups in Progress |
Maguire Dr between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
Neil Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin 2024 |
London Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & 34480 London Rd | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin 2024. Pending MTO Permits |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
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Village of Dashwood | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Village of Grand Bend - South of Bridge | Main Construction in Progress, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Bluewater Hy - St. Joseph South to Hendrick Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
Bayview Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
Lakewood Gardens Subdivision North & South | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
Sunnyridge Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
Crediton Rd East of Shipka Line to Bronson Line | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
Village of Shipka | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
Cedar Swamp Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
Salem Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
Maple Grove Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits, Main Construction in Progress |
Sunnyside Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits |
Kingsmere Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits, Main Construction in Progress |
Gravelle Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits, Main Construction in Progress |
Bluewater Hy North of Grand Bend to Dashwood Rd | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval |
SWIFT - Babylon Line between Dashwood Rd & Mt Carmel Dr | West - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Parr Line between Dashwood Rd & Mt Carmel Dr | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Ausable Line between Dashwood Rd & Mt Carmel Dr | West -Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Airport Line south of Huron Park to Mt Carmel Dr | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Huron St between Babylon Line & Ausable Line | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Kirkton Rd between Babylon Line & Ausable Line | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Crediton Rd between Babylon Line & London Rd (Hwy #4) | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - South Rd between Babylon Line & Ausable Line | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Mt Carmel Dr East of Mt Carmel to London Rd (Hwy #4) | West - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - London Rd (Hwy#4) South of Exeter to Mt Carmel Dr | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Morrison Line between Kirkton Rd & Hurondale Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - McTaggart Line between Kirkton Rd & Hurondale Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Elimville Line between Thames Rd & Hurondale Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Hern Line between Thames Rd & MacDonald Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Huron St between Morrison Line & McTaggart Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Thames Rd between McTaggart Line & Hern Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - MacDonald Rd between Morrison Line & McTaggart Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
SWIFT - Hurondale Rd between Morrison Line & McTaggart Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups in progress. |
McGillivray Dr between Grand Bend Rd & Richmond St | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
Cassidy Dr between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
Maguire Dr between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
Neil Rd between Mt Carmel Dr & McGillivray Dr | Main Pipe Construction in progress. Hook ups to begin mid 2023 |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
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Village of Dashwood | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Village of Grand Bend - South of Bridge | Main Construction in Progress, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Hwy 81 - Corbett to Moray | COMPLETE |
Bluewater Hy - St. Joseph South to Hendrick Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress |
Bayview Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress |
Lakewood Gardens Subdivision North & South | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress |
Sunnyridge Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress |
Crediton Rd East of Shipka Line to Bronson Line | Main Construction to begin late 2022 |
Village of Shipka | Main Construction to begin late 2022 |
Maple Grove Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits, Main Construction in Progress |
Sunnyside Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits |
Kingsmere Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits, Main Construction in Progress |
Gravelle Subdivision | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits, Main Construction in Progress |
Bluewater Hy North of Grand Bend to Dashwood Rd | ON HOLD, Pending Highway Permits |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval |
SWIFT - Babylon Line between Dashwood Rd & Mt Carmel Dr | West - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 1st Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Parr Line between Dashwood Rd & Mt Carmel Dr | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2nd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Ausable Line between Dashwood Rd & Mt Carmel Dr | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2nd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Airport Line south of Huron Park to Mt Carmel Dr | West - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 1st Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Huron St between Babylon Line & Ausable Line | West - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2nd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Kirkton Rd between Babylon Line & Ausable Line | West - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress, Hook ups to begin 2nd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Crediton Rd between Babylon Line & London Rd (Hwy #4) | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2nd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - South Rd between Babylon Line & Ausable Line | West - Main Construction Complete, Pulling Fibre & Service Pipe in Progress. Hook ups to begin 2nd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Mt Carmel Dr East of Mt Carmel to London Rd (Hwy #4) | West - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 1st Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - London Rd (Hwy#4) South of Exeter to Mt Carmel Dr | East - Waiting on MTO Permits |
SWIFT - Morrison Line between Kirkton Rd & Hurondale Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 3rd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - McTaggart Line between Kirkton Rd & Hurondale Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 3rd Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Elimville Line between Thames Rd & Hurondale Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 4th Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Hern Line between Thames Rd & MacDonald Rd | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 4th Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Huron St between Morrison Line & McTaggart Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 4th Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Thames Rd between McTaggart Line & Hern Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 4th Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - MacDonald Rd between Morrison Line & McTaggart Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 4th Quarter 2022 |
SWIFT - Hurondale Rd between Morrison Line & McTaggart Line | East - Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and Splicing in Progress. Hook ups to begin 4th Quarter 2022 |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
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Antoinette Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Vista Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Ducharme Beach / Northridge Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Greystone / Green Acres Subdivision(north of St. Joseph) / Danceland Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Denomme Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Denomme Beach / Church Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Sunset Cove Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Drysdale / LaPorte Beach Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Shangri-La Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Crest Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Durand Huronview Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Sunset Estates / Rocky Point Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Homestead Heights / Bluehaven Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Southcott Pines - North Section | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Bluewater Hy - St. Joseph North to Homestead Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Village of Dashwood | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Lieury Rd South of Mt Carmel to Lieury & West McGillivray | COMPLETE |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval |
Village of Grand Bend - South of Bridge | Main Construction in Progress, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Hwy 81 - Corbett to Moray | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Bluewater Hy - St. Joseph South to Hendrick Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress |
Bayview Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress |
Lakewood Gardens Subdivision North & South | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress |
Sunnyridge Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Splicing in Progress |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
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Mollard Line from Hwy#81 to Greenway Rd | COMPLETE |
Greenway Rd & River Rd South of Greenway Rd | COMPLETE |
Antoinette Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Vista Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Ducharme Beach / Northridge Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Greystone / Green Acres Subdivision(north of St. Joseph) / Danceland Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Denomme Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Denomme Beach / Church Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Sunset Cove Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Drysdale / LaPorte Beach Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Shangri-La Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Crest Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Durand Huronview Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Sunset Estates / Rocky Point Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Homestead Heights / Bluehaven Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Southcott Pines - North Section | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Bell's Line North & South of Zurich-Hensall Rd | COMPLETE |
Zurich-Hensall Rd East of Fansville Rd to Bell's Line | COMPLETE |
Bluewater Hy - St. Joseph North to Homestead Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Village of Dashwood | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
London Rd (Hwy#4) north of Exeter to Hurondale Rd | COMPLETE |
Lieury Rd South of Mt Carmel to Lieury & West McGillivray | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
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Mollard Line from Hwy#81 to Greenway Rd | COMPLETE |
Greenway Rd & River Rd South of Greenway Rd | COMPLETE |
Antoinette Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Driftwood T.P. Cabinet | COMPLETE |
Vista Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Ducharme Beach / Northridge Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Greystone / Green Acres Subdivision(north of St. Joseph) / Danceland Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Denomme Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Denomme Beach / Church Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Sunset Cove Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Drysdale / LaPorte Beach Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Shangri-La Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Crest Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Durand Huronview Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Sunset Estates / Rocky Point Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Homestead Heights / Bluehaven Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Southcott Pines - North Section | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Bell's Line North & South of Zurich-Hensall Rd | COMPLETE |
Zurich-Hensall Rd East of Ausable Li to P.O.C. | COMPLETE |
Zurich-Hensall Rd between Bronson Line & Blackbush Line | COMPLETE |
Village of Dashwood | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in 2020 |
Lieury Rd South of Mt Carmel to Lieury & West McGillivray | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
London Rd (Hwy#4) North of Exeter to Hurondale Rd | COMPLETE |
Exeter Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and hook ups in Progress |
Crediton Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and hook ups in Progress |
Centralia Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and hook ups in Progress |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval** |
LOCATION | STAGE & PROGRESS |
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Southcott Pines - FTTH - South section | Main Construction Complete, Hook Ups and more Service Pipe in Progress |
Mollard Line from Hwy#81 to Greenway Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Antoinette Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Driftwood T.P. Cabinet | COMPLETE |
Vista Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Ducharme Beach / Northridge Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Greystone / Green Acres Subdivision / Danceland Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Denomme Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Denomme Beach / Church Lane Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Sunset Cove Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Drysdale / LaPorte Beach Subdivisions | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Shangri-La Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Crest Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Durand Huronview Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Sunset Estates / Rocky Point Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Homestead Heights / Bluehaven Beach Subdivision | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
Bluewater Hy - St. Joseph to Drysdale | Waiting on Highway Permits |
Village of Zurich - North End, Goshen South, East | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe & Hook Ups in Progress |
Riverview Estates Phase 3 - Exeter | Main Construction Complete, Services in Progress |
Exeter Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, Hook Ups and more Service Pipe in Progress |
Crediton Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, Hook Ups and more Service Pipe in Progress |
Huron Park Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, ON HOLD pending Property Owner Approval |
Centralia Overbuild | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe and hook ups in Progress |
London Rd (Hwy#4) North of Exeter to Hurondale Rd | Main Construction Complete, Service Pipe in Progress |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
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Bronson Line from Crediton Rd to Mt Carmel Rd | Complete |
Shipka Line - Crediton Rd to Mt. Carmel Rd | Complete |
Blackbush Line - Crediton Rd to Mr Carmel Rd | Complete |
Mollard Line from Hwy #81 to Greenway Rd | Main Construction - complete Service pipe & Hook-ups - in progress |
Klondyke Rd | Main Construction - complete Service pipe - in progress |
Bell's Line between MacDonald Rd and Rodgerville Rd | Complete |
Ausable Line south of Zurich-Hensall Rd to Dashowd Rd | Complete |
Huron Industrial Park | Complete Service hook-ups in progress |
Centralia Overbuild | Main construction - complete Service pipe & hook-ups - in progress |
Parkside Subdivision | Complete |
Village of Mt. Carmel | Complete |
LOCATION | STAGE & STATUS |
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Blackbush Line from Hwy #83 south to Crediton Rd | Complete |
Goshen South of Zurich to Dashwood Rd | Complete |
Southcott Pines - South | Main construction complete Service pipe & service hook-ups in progress |
Shipka Line North & South of Dashwood Rd to Shipka | Complete |
Dashwood Rd West of Blackbush to Birchbark Trailer Park | Complete |
Blackbush Line North of Zurich-Hensall Rd | Complete |
Blind Line outside Zurich | Complete |
Bronson Line from Dashwood to Crediton Rd | Complete |
Dashwood Rd from Goshen to Exeter | Complete |
Airport Line North & South of Hwy #83 | Construction complete Service hook-ups in progress |
Morrison Line - Huron Rd North to the bridge | Complete |
Exeter Overbuild | Main construction complete Service hook-ups in progress |
Crediton Overbuild | Main construction complete Service hook-ups in progress |
Expanding Our Network
If you are in a Hay Fibre EXPANSION area, provide us your information and/or approval using this FIBRE CONTACT form. We will contact you at different stages of the build as necessary.
Fibre Approval and Contact Form
You’ve Heard Fibre is Coming, What Now?
Fibre-to-the-Home Construction Stages
State-of-the-Art Fibre Optics
You learn Hay Communications is bringing fibre-to-your-home! This can be very exciting, but you need to have some patience. The process to provide fibre-to-the-home, from start to finish can take up to a year. The weather, permits and several other factors play a role in how quickly things move along.
Here are the STEPS to building a new fibre network.
Connecting Your Community to the Main Fibre Network Ring
In order to bring fibre to your community a main TRUNK needs to be buried underground along roadways.
Underground vaults that house connection points will be installed on municipal property at specific points along the fibre route.
The fibre trunks will be connected to our main fibre network ring at several points.
A representative from either the construction company or Hay Communications will contact and visit in order to draw up a layout of your property and where utilities enter your home. They will be asking questions about any underground water or electrical features you may have on your property.
Once we have approval to access your property, service conduit will be installed.
During this stage, an orange 3/4″ conduit pipe pipe will be installed up to your home or business in the best possible place for easy access to the inside utility area; usually where your hydro and other services enter the building.
Fibre will be pulled through this conduit.
Installation equipment efficiently installs the conduit on your property, under driveways, etc creating very little disruption of the ground. Most times you cannot even tell that it has gone through your property.
If you feel you need a repair contact Hay Communications: 519-236-4333
Hay technicians will come shortly after the conduit is installed to pull the fibre up from the road to the building.
Service fibre is then connected to the main fibre trunk.
Service Installation – Work Inside Your Home or Business
Whenever possible we would prefer to access your home or business only once. When you contact us for services, enough time will be booked to install the ONT (Optical Network Terminal), battery back-up unit as well as the services you requested.
The ONT and battery are usually installed in your utility room. Because fibre optics cannot conduct electricity, you need a battery back-up to keep the network connection running when the electricity goes out. For this reason, an electrical outlet will need to be available in this area.
Be SURE to read “The POWER BEHIND YOUR FIBRE” with IMPORTANT information about the battery back-up including how long it will last during an outage.
Installation of the ONT and battery as well as connection of the fibre will take approximately two hours.
Strands, Networks & Our Main Fibre Ring
Fibre optics are thin strands of very pure glass smaller than the diameter of a human hair. These strands carry digital information directly to homes and businesses through light waves, instead of electricity. When your residence or business is connected by fibre you will use only one of these then strands of glass which will provide virtually unlimited bandwidth.
Community Networks
Our networks spread throughout our territory and is spreading into new territory. Fibre does not always have to be right into a home or business to allow greater bandwidth and a better quality of service. Fibre to the community shortens the distance that information has to travel over copper wiring. This effectively allows customers to access greater bandwidth and more services.
Our Main Fibre Ring
Hay’s community networks all connect to our main fibre ring, and to electronic equipment situated in Dashwood. The fibre ring loops around our territory connecting us to other major networks to the north and south of us, as well as other local telecommunication companies that we partner with. The “ring” is used for redundancy, meaning that if there was a fibre cut or equipment failure, all information can be automatically rerouted in the other direction so there is minimal loss of service on either side of the break. The electronic equipment that transmits data signals is also in a fully backed-up facility to protect against power outages.
Once installed, fibre is upgraded to increase bandwidth by changing the electronics that create the light pulses, not by replacing the cable itself. That’s why fibre networks are said to be future-proof.
Even today’s most basic consumer’s bandwidth use, such as email and peer to peer file sharing, are guzzling more bandwidth than most current copper broadband networks can comfortably provide. Bandwidth demand is not shrinking, but continuing to grow at about a 60-80 percent compound annual growth rate. In response, broadband networks are growing, but it is obvious that a long-term network solution requires optical fibre.
No – Hay will monitor your battery and replace it, if and when it needs to be changed. Replacement is required approximately every five years.
Weather in our area would significantly shorten the life of the battery. Also, being visible on the outside of the home increases the likelihood of damage or theft. For safety, security, longevity and to maintain a clean look on the outside of yor property, it is best to place this equipment on the inside of the home or business.
The ONT or Optical Network Terminal divides the light coming through the fibre into usable signals for telephone dial-tone, internet and digital TV. There are ethernet ports built in to this box for the various services.
If you live in a 236 (Zurich), 237 (Dashwood) or 238 (Grand Bend) exchange – Yes
We are replacing our entire copper network. This is required to keep your service up-to-date.
If you live in any other exchange (234 (Credition), 235 (Exeter) , 228 (Huron Park), 294 (Parkhill), 263 (Hensall) – No
However, it makes sense to install fibre to your property as we pass by with equipment when there isn’t any cost to you and it will increase your property value by having fibre. If you don’t want our services at this time you can still install the fibre. The conduit service pipe will be left coiled at the side of your house. (If you call, we will take it inside your home for future use.)
If you choose not to install fibre while we are passing your property and decide at a later time that you would like fibre, the costs to bring in equipment and get permits may have to be passed on to you.
If you live in a 236, 237 or 238 exchange -You are already connected to Hay and can get all our services including DSL internet.
If you live in any other exchange – Yes – If you want to have phone, internet or TV services from Hay Communications then you need to have a physical connection to our network.
You can get our cellular, security or long distance without a physical connection.
Fibre Project Funding
UPDATE: Funding for the project was received and work has begun
November 2016 – In partnership with the government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, Hay Communications is working to extend high speed internet access to rural parts of Huron County.
This build will ensure residents and businesses are not disadvantaged by their geographic location and can participate fully in the digital economy.
Communities that will benefit: These communities in Southern Huron County will be connected with fibre if the funding is provided:
Shipka
Greenway
Corbett
Mount Carmel
As well as farms and residential homes passed between these towns
One local schools is also included
This project is with thanks in-part to the Small Communities Fund and the Building Ontario Infrastructure Program.
Update Jan 2020 – Funding for this project will not be allocated to Hay Communications.
May 2017 – Connect to Innovate Huron is a project that would bring Fibre-to-the Home (FTTH) to approximately 3,877 under-served residents and businesses and a population of roughly 9700 in 11 distinctly rural project areas in Huron County. While a number of competing suppliers exist in every major population centre in the County, only local telecommunications Co-operatives have ventured onto rural concessions to provide last mile fibre to County residents.
The Federal Government’s Connect to Innovate program will invest $500 million by 2021, to ensure that rural and remote communities across Canada are well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the digital age. CTI defined two types of last mile projects, those lacking any terrestrial infrastructure and those partially-served. To be considered, last-mile projects in partially served areas such as Huron County, must demonstrate need through surveys, speed tests or engineering studies.
To meet the project timeline, the Co-ops chose surveys backed with speed tests. More that 1700 surveys were completed. From this data, the Co-ops identified more than 100 CTI defined sectors in Huron that qualify for inclusion in a proposed joint CTI/Co-op funded initiative that could be built by the Co-ops within the CTI funding window between May 2017 and the end of March 2021.
SWIFT Announces $15M Broadband Expansion Plan For Huron County
April 12, 2021 – SWIFT has signed an agreement with Hay Communications to deploy fibre cabling along more than 70 kilometres of underserved roadway within the Municipality of South Huron to deliver high-speed internet to 234 businesses and homes. Construction of the $2.7 million fibre-to-the-home solution is expected to be completed with service available by early 2022.
“Hay Communications is pleased to have been selected to partner with SWIFT to bring broadband to the citizens of Southern Huron County that have been patiently waiting for this vital service to arrive at their home and businesses.”
Angela Lawrence, General Manager, Hay Communications Co-operative Limited
SWIFT Announces $15M Broadband Expansion Plan For Huron County
- Huron County to receive $15 million in broadband upgrades to support 10 fibre-to-the-home projects.
- The newly announced projects will collectively service 335 kilometres of underserved roadway within the region to bring better broadband connectivity to 1,854 households and businesses.
(Huron, ON) April 12, 2021 – Today, Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) announced it has awarded funding to expand access to high-speed fibre-optic broadband service to 1,854 households and businesses in Huron County.
“With the strategic investments made by Huron County, and in partnership with the Governments of Ontario and Canada and private sector investors, SWIFT is proud to announce that more than $15 million in contracts have been awarded to support 10 fibre-to-the-home projects to expand broadband service throughout the County,” said Barry Field, Executive Director, SWIFT. “The newly awarded projects are a great step in the right direction to achieving the level of connectivity that is needed in today’s digital society and will further support Southwestern Ontario’s economic recovery.”
“Access to reliable broadband service is essential for Huron County to maintain our vibrant, connected, and prosperous community,” said Huron County Warden Glen McNeil. “The pandemic has only further highlighted the importance of reliable internet. Access to broadband is essential for people to be able to connect, learn, and do business. This announcement is wonderful news for our community.”
In partnership with the Government of Ontario and Canada, SWIFT has awarded $7.3 million in funding, including an additional contribution of up to $2.8 million from the County of Huron, to improve high-speed internet connectivity throughout the municipalities of Central Huron, Huron East, South Huron, Morris-Turnberry and within the townships of North Huron and Howick. In total Huron County will receive $15 million in broadband upgrades, including more than $7.7 million in contributions from the internet service providers.
Tuckersmith Communications has been awarded funding to support five fibre-to-the-home projects. The newly awarded projects will collectively service 131 kilometres of underserved roadway to bring high-speed internet to 465 homes and businesses within the municipalities of Central Huron, Huron East and Morris-Turnberry. The projects represent a collective total investment of $3.9 million and will be completed by early 2023, with some project areas expected to be up and running with service starting in early 2022.
HuronTel has been awarded funding to support three fibre-to-the-home projects. The newly awarded projects will collectively service 110 kilometres of underserved roadway to bring high-speed internet to 487 homes and businesses within the municipalities of Central Huron, Morris-Turnberry and throughout the Township of North Huron. The projects represent a collective total investment of $4.8 million and will be completed with service available by mid 2023.
Wightman Telecom was awarded a contract to deploy fibre-optic cabling along 24 kilometres of underserved roadway within the Township of Howick to bring high-speed internet access to 668 households and businesses. Construction of the $3.7 million fibre-to-the-home solution is expected to be completed with service available by early 2022.
SWIFT has signed an agreement with Hay Communications to deploy fibre cabling along more than 70 kilometres of underserved roadway within the Municipality of South Huron to deliver high-speed internet to 234 businesses and homes. Construction of the $2.7 million fibre-to-the-home solution is expected to be completed with service available by early 2022.
Today’s newly announced projects are part of SWIFT’s $209 million broadband expansion plan that aims to bring better broadband access to approximately 50,000 underserved homes and businesses across Southwestern Ontario.
Quotes:
“HuronTel is pleased to partner with SWIFT to provide Fibre to the Home services to areas of Central Huron, Morris-Turnberry and North Huron within Huron County. For 110 years, HuronTel has been committed to provide reliable telecommunications service to residents and businesses in our rural and small communities. These projects will deliver the services and bandwidth required today, and the capacity to meet the needs of the future.”
– Ryan McClinchey, General Manager, HuronTel
“Tuckersmith Communications is pleased to partner with SWIFT in Huron County. This will allow us to extend our fibre network to many underserved rural residents.”
– Bill Meyers, Board Chair, Tuckersmith Communications
“Hay Communications is pleased to have been selected to partner with SWIFT to bring broadband to the citizens of Southern Huron County that have been patiently waiting for this vital service to arrive at their home and businesses.”
– Angela Lawrence, General Manager, Hay Communications Co-operative Limited
Additional Information:
Huron County Project Overview
About SWIFT
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) is a non-profit regional broadband project initiated by the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus to subsidize the construction of high-speed broadband networks across Southwestern Ontario, Caledon and the Niagara Region.
The project was approved for funding up to $127.4 million under the New Building Canada Fund – Small Communities Fund (NBCF-SCF), a joint federal and provincial infrastructure funding program, and leverages additional funding from municipal partners and private sector investors to bring the total project investment to $209 million to improve access to broadband services across the region.
Media Contact:
Melissa O’Brien
melissa.obrien@swiftruralbroadband.ca
Manager, Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology
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