The Ontario government has announced a $4 billion investment into expanding high speed broadband internet to rural communities, using Brighton as the pilot project.
Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma, Minister of Energy Todd Smith and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South David Piccini made the announcement on Friday along with Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander and Hydro One COO David Lebeter.
The project will utilize existing Hydro One infrastructure and will see 1450 homes in Brighton receiving faster internet, some as early as this summer.
Following Brighton, the project will expand to other underserved rural communities that are serviced by Hydro One with the goal of upgrading every region by 2025.
Piccini said investing in faster internet helps to grow many different sectors of the economy, allowing local businesses to compete online.
(Written by: Lee McConnell)