Getting lost without cell service may be a predicament of the past when travelling along Vancouver IslandB次元官网网址檚 Highway 14.
The province announced Wednesday that cellular service is going to expand past Sooke to Port Renfrew along a 70-kilometre stretch of Highway 14. This addition aims to improve safety for residents and travellers along that section of road, which hasnB次元官网网址檛 had cellular connection in the past.
B次元官网网址淲hether you are lucky enough to live in Otter Point or are heading out to explore the Juan de Fuca Trail, a cellular signal provides peace of mind knowing that you can stay in touch and call for help if itB次元官网网址檚 needed,B次元官网网址� stated Premier John Horgan in the announcement. B次元官网网址淎s part of our work to build a stronger B.C. for everyone, this investment will make a real difference for people by enhancing access to services and making it safer and easier to navigate one of our beautiful coastal highways.B次元官网网址�
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The provinceB次元官网网址檚 website notes the project, which is part of the Connecting British Columbia program in BCB次元官网网址檚 Economic Recovery Plan, is anticipated to reach over 1,200 homes in the region. It will bring cellular service to residents in Port Renfrew, Shirley, Otter Point, Jordan River and some Pacheedaht First Nation communities.
As well, a rest area near the entrance to Sombrio Beach will also provide wifi connection for visitors.
B次元官网网址淐ellular connectivity helps keep the world at your fingertips whenever you leave home. Being able to check your location on a map, plan your route, call home or access emergency services can make all the difference while travelling,B次元官网网址� states Lisa Beare, minister of citizensB次元官网网址� services, on the provinceB次元官网网址檚 website.
B次元官网网址淭his investment will make this area of the island more accessible to people, knowing they can use their mobile devices whenever they need to along this route.B次元官网网址�
The Connecting British Columbia grant program helps fund the expansion of cell service to rural and Indigenous communities. For this project, Rogers Communications Ltd. has been granted up to $4.9 million towards infrastructure costs.
The Highway 14 cellular project is expected to be complete by the end of October. For more information, please visit .
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