wiredinUSA October 2013

Arctic Fiber's seven cable landing points

Arctic Fibre has identified seven cable-landing points across Nunavut as part of its 15,700km subsea fiber optic network through the Northwest Passage between London and Tokyo. Ateamof ArcticFibre staff, AECOM environmental consultants, civil works contractor Ledcor Industries, network design engineer WFN Strategies, Ajungi Consulting, and TE SubCom traveled 4,150 miles to visit the communities of Iqaluit, Cape Dorset, Hall Beach, Igloolik, Taloyoak, Gjoa Haven and Cambridge Bay to hold information sessions and consultations. Douglas Cunningham, CEO of Arctic Fibre, said: “We obtained input and local knowledge from residents that led us to modify our landing locations in Cape Dorset, Igloolik and Taloyoak to spots better suited to avoid ice scour, wave action and not interfere with local activities.”

Arctic Fibre also modified its terrestrial crossing of the Boothia Peninsula based on the physical inspection by two of its surveyors, supported by local guides. The revised route will now parallel the northwest shorelines of Middle and Angmaluktok lakes before rising through the hills and entering Lord Mayor Bay. Arctic Fibre will now submit its landing plans to all appropriate bodies, and seek approvals for a subsea marine survey in 2014 that will be one of the most comprehensive ever undertaken in Nunavut waters. Company officials will also work with the appropriate agencies to ensure that its network does not interfere with any historical or archeological sites. Installation of the cable is expected to be undertaken in 2015.

wiredInUSA - October 2013

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