On Tuesday, April 22, Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SDG) Counties council unanimously approved a municipal access agreement with Redwood Infrastructure to expand high-speed Internet access.
Redwood, a licensed carrier with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), specializes in delivering high-speed Internet to rural areas by installing fibre-optic cabling.
Staff expressed confidence that the agreement was fair and mutually beneficial. The contract allows Redwood to install, maintain, and own infrastructure within the county, similar to dealing with any other utility company.
Councillor Steve Densham asked whether Redwood would be installing infrastructure in areas not otherwise served by competitors.
Staff explained that Redwood plans to take over existing lines from previous rural Internet projects, noting that the company will manage the infrastructure but not provide Internet services directly to residents.
Staff also assured council that the agreement poses no financial risk to SDG. Redwood will pay a nominal fee to help offset the county’s administrative costs.
Installation timelines and specific cost details have not yet been provided to council.
