The Valley Community Fibre Network was initiated by the Technology Committee during the 2004-2005 fiscal year.  One of the largest projects ever undertaken by the Kings RDA Agency, the Valley Community Fibre Network is a community-owned and operated 171km stretch of 72 strand fibre optic network that follows Highway One, connecting Halifax with Middleton and multiple partners along the route.

The vision for this network is to connect communities - both geographic locations and communities of interest.  The local communities own the infrastructure and will be able to direct its use to benefit residents.  The infrastructure will open high speed global connections, encourage retention of business and people, act as a draw for high technology business, give the schools access to global expertise through on-line learning and videoconferencing and improve public services.

A board has also been established to govern the network, making policy decisions.  The Valley Community Fibre Network Board consists of the following founding members:  

The Valley Community Fibre Network funding came from a partnership of all levels of government and educational institutions:

Click here to access the Valley Community Fibre Network's website for more detailed information

For more information about the Valley Community Fibre Network, please contact Terry Yuill, Account Executive at (902) 442-1545 or via e-mail at terry.yuill@vcfn.ca.