Phase 2 Project "Blandford"

Project Overview: Develop Nova Scotia / Bell Phase 2 project 'Blandford' - wired network service or areas in and around Northwest Cove, Southwest Cove, Aspotogan, Bayswater, Upper Blandford, Blandford, and New Harbour.

Lead: Bell, with investment from Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative program.

Cost: $17,382,902 total investment for both Phase 2 projects from Bell and Develop Nova Scotia. Municipality of Chester contribution for the Blandford project = $71,900.

Scope: High speed internet access for 719 properties. Fibre service area maps for the project area available at the Documents tab on this page or on the Develop Nova Scotia website here (look for Blandford project): https://internet.developns.ca/zones/south-shore/(External link)

Status: Project announced in September 2020. COMPLETED in January 2022.

Notes: Residents are encouraged to consult the civic address lists provided. Addresses included in these lists are now in Bell's 'service qualification system', which means residents at those addresses can contact Bell today to update their service. Contact Bell at 1-888-341-2927 or at www.Bell.ca(External link) for more information.