Highspeed, broadband internet is a necessity for residents in the rural areas of Burlington. The pandemic has many residents working from home and staying in more and has highlighted the need for improved services.
These improvements for internet access for Burlington residents are being worked on independently by Bell Canada and IAS in specific areas. They are each required to get permits from Niagara Escarpment Commission, Conservation Halton, Halton Region and the City of Burlington. The City of Burlington issues Municipal Consent, Road Occupancy and Load Exemption permits.
Project Overview
Bell Canada and Internet Access Solutions (IAS) are each working independently in specific areas to complete Rural Internet Installation projects.
Bell Canada area
- Guelph Line area
- Cedar Springs Road and Blind Line Area
Internet Access Solutions (IAS) area
- Derry Road, south to the 407
- Bell School Line, west to Walkers Line
Virtual Information Session
Burlington Ward 6 residents are invited to attend a virtual information session on the rural internet project. Mayor Meed Ward, Councillor Bentivegna and representatives from the City of Burlington, Conservation Halton, Niagara Escarpment Commission, Halton Region and Internet Access Solutions have been invited.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, this meeting will only be online or by phone.
Date: Jan. 25, 2022
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Online or by phone only. Zoom meeting link, Passcode: 861319
Phone: (Audio Only): 1-647-558-0588, Webinar ID: 817 1873 6081, Passcode: 861319
To register or to submit a question in advance, please email mayor@burlington.ca. When registering, please indicate if you would like a copy of the presentation mailed and include your mailing address. To receive your presentation in time, please register before Jan. 18, 2022.
For more information about this project, please contact:
Internet Access Solutions
1-866-569-4147
Scott Hamilton
City of Burlington
Director of Engineering Services
scott.hamilton@burlington.ca
Larissa Howe
City of Burlington
Customer Experience Manager - Business Development
larissa.howe@burlington.ca
Project Updates
| Bell Canada Area Updates |
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| Internet Access Solutions Area Updates |
*Niagara Escarpment Commission policies do not apply to all areas of the project. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| What does the Niagara Escarpment Commission do? |
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The Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) is mandated to develop, interpret and apply Niagara Escarpment Plan policies that maintain and enhance the vitality of the Escarpment’s unique environmental and landscape features. Its decisions are made independently, impartially, and according to a risk management framework. The NEC issues permits for development and circulates to the City of Burlington for review and comments. For more information visit the Niagara Escarpment Commission - Applying for a development permit application page. |
| What does Conservation Halton do? |
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Permission from Conservation Halton (CH) is required to develop in areas of natural hazards including river or stream valleys, wetlands, shorelines or hazardous lands; alter a river, creek, stream or watercourse; or interfere with a wetland. If it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of CH that the development, alteration or interference will not affect the control of flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution or the conservation of land, CH may grant permission. For more information, visit Conservation Halton. |
| What does Halton Region do? |
| Specific to the Rural Broadband issue, Halton Region issues Municipal Consent and Excavation or Occupancy Permits for Regional Roads. For more information, visit Halton Region. Halton Region also reviews and comments on NEC development permit applications. |
| Which permits does the City of Burlington issue? |
| For this initiative, The City of Burlington issues Municipal Consent, Road Occupancy and Load Exemption permits. |
| When is this project to be completed? |
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