New Fibre Installation - Sandy Bay

Westman Media Cooperative Ltd. plans to install underground fiber optic cabling, for Internet purposes, to all residential homes in Sandy Bay. The project involves the installation of approximately 15 km of underground fiber optic cable along Main Rd, Ridge Rd. S, Lake Rd. N and MB-261 in Sandy Bay.

The cable is to be buried by directional drilling, trenching, or using existing conduits, or a combination of these methods in existing roadway alignments.

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Notice of Determination

June 27, 2025 - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has determined that the proposed project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • relevant potential environmental effects;
  • comments received from the public; and
  • technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation and monitoring measures taken into account for this determination included active and adaptive management measures that would be implemented for the protection of the local environment. Based on the consideration of these measures, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - June 27, 2025
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - May 28, 2025

Contacts

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Alexy Hajjar, Senior Engineer, Connected Canada Branch
C.D. Howe Building
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5
Email: Get-connected-branchez-vous@ised-isde.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Project site: Sandy Bay (Manitoba)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-05-28

  • Proponent

    Westman Media Cooperative Ltd.

  • Authorities

    • Innovation, Science and Economic Development

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89569

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