The City’s existing fiber network supports many critical City services such as fire, police, water, wastewater, streetlights, traffic lights, and connects its buildings to a network. We also provide services to Bellingham Public Schools, Whatcom Transportation Authority, regional 911 services, and the Office of Emergency Management.
Fiber Network Comprehensive Plan
The City Council adopted the 10-year Fiber Network Comprehensive Plan on Feb. 24, 2025.
Key points of the Fiber Network Comprehensive Plan:
Guiding Principles
- City Operational Needs First: Ensure the fiber network effectively supports City services.
- Financial Responsibility: Prioritize cost-effective solutions without relying on federal funding.
- Long-Term Resiliency: Future-proof the network against disruptions and evolving technology.
Work Plan
- Implements network ring architecture for redundancy and resiliency
- Fiber testing and augmentation
- Handhole and conduit upgrades
- Phased approach to infrastructure upgrades totaling $8,271,500 over 10 years
- Long-term City Needs Map will guide future network expansion
Contact
For more information, please contact the Public Works Department.
(360) 778-7700 or askpw@cob.org
