Upgrade (Multiple) Towers
Keewaytinook Okimakanak is proposing the addition of (3) 0.6m antennae, in the 5 GHz frequency band, mounted near the top of (2) existing 18m and 28m towers which are located on Cat Lake First Nation and Kasabonika First Nations. The antenna will be installed to improve network access to high-speed internet. In the future, the existing tower may have other antennas and other radiocommunication equipment added or replaced.
New Fibre Installation
Keewaytinook Okimakanak plans to install fibre optic cabling, for Internet purposes, as the backbone to serve residential homes in the Pikangikum First Nation. The project involves the installation of approximately 2km of aerial fibre optic cable from the Pikangikum fibre cabinet near the airport to the Pikangikum Point of Presence.
The cable is to be attached to existing support structures such as utility/telephone poles that parallel existing roadways. Support structures may require structural improvements to support cable attachments.
Latest update
January 03, 2023 – The assessment decision statement was issued.
January 03, 2023 – 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 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.
Information based on Gov’t of Canada postings — https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/84118
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