World Class ConnectivityAvonmouth Fibre Extension Project – LFFN

What is it?

£1.6m bid to DCMS for a BNET extension in the North West of Bristol – iterative development

30km project  – restores 18km of unused duct, 5km new,  link 7.3km of existing duct at Avonmouth

Extends BNET to a new area of the city

Brings 17,000 premises within passed & addressable

In an area of the city without commercial full fibre plans

Good strategic fit

Rapid proving phase

DCMS funded

Map blockages on RF routes

Enable us to update costs and plan – remove uncertainties

Some RF duct is composite and others clay

Some of route proved in the last 5 years

Large parts of BNET built on RF

Some inspection covers buried

Accurate mapping – digitised records

Data capture, mapping and condition report

Scope of works

Rod and rope RF routes (18.410km)

Remove old RF cables

Clear all non-civils related duct blockages

Pressure wash the ducts

Confirm the location of the inspection chambers (boxes) with GPS recorded and communicated to BCC

Confirm the location of major blockages (requiring Civils) with GPS recorded and communicated to BCC

For each section, identify if the duct is clay construction or composite and the dimensions of the duct

Supply information in a GIS format compatible with our system

The recording of the chambers and blockages of this proving project is critical, in terms of network and accuracy.

Outcome and benefits

Citizens, business, public

Will drive more choice and competition and full fibre gigabit broadband for homes, businesses and public services

Better broadband for schools, hubs and community learning / employability training

Improves digital infrastructure in Avonmouth EA

Improve connectivity options for  disadvantaged communities e.g. council tenants

BCC

Attract grant investment for the extension

Attract inward investment for commercial build out

Complement commercialisation of BNET – new income stream

Digital public service delivery cuts costs and depends on connectivity