What's Happening
Construction of the city-wide network is ongoing. We expect the whole project to take a few years to complete. The project plan is designed to roll out in phases as the network is built, neighborhood by neighborhood – or Fiberhood by Fiberhood.
Completed
- Underground: Centennial Park and Historic Fiberhoods
- Aerial: Historic and Centennial Park Fiberhoods
In Progress
- Underground passings: Triangle, Rosa and Holland High Fiberhoods
- Aerial passings: Triangle Fiberhoods
- Testing and finalization of passings: Centennial Park and Historic Fiberhoods
- Downtown: Upgrading Shared Gig customers to Holland BPW Fiber
- Drop construction: Historic Fiberhood
- Service activation: Historic Fiberhood
Timeline
Aug 2024
Construction
Centennial Fiberhood
Passing network completed in the Centennial Fiberhood. Service applications open.
Aug 2024
Jun 2024
Construction
Historic Fiberhood
Passing network completed in the HIstoric Fiberhood. Service applications open.
30 Apr 2024
Engagement
Community Update Meeting
A public meeting to inform community memebers about the services offered and progress of the project.
30 Apr 2024
Jan 2024
Construction
Construction Started
Passing network construction started. Work kicked off in the Historic Fiberhood at Kollen Park.
Dec 2023
Engagement
Building Fiberhoods in Holland
New branding campaign launched for Holland BPW Fiber.
Dec 2023
Nov 2023
Partners
Fulfillment Services Selected
Holland BPW selects ITG as the service fulfillment contractor.
23 Oct 2023
Engagement
New Holland BPW Fiber Internet Web Page
Holland BPW launched a new web page. Interest form opened for all Fiberhoods.
23 Oct 2023
14 June 2023
Partners
EX2 Kick Off Meeting
Holland BPW and EX2 align goals, plans, and communication.
22 May 2023
Partners
Design/Build Engineer Selected
Board of Directors accepted the recommendation to select EX2 as the Design/Build Engineer.
22 May 2023
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
Design
High Level Network Design
Engineering and design of the city-wide build to ensure efficient and accurate plans for the project.
10 Oct 2022
Partners
Owners Engineer
City Council approved Owners Engineer contract with CTC.
10 Oct 2022
2 Aug 2022
Vote
Holland City Fiber Vote Passed
Residents of the City of Holland voted to invest in expanding the community-owned fiber network.