The Tribune

Cable Bahamas yesterday announced it will start emergency re-routing of its western New Providence fibre optic cable systems, starting today and ending next Tuesday, due to the ongoing Airport Gateway road project.

It blamed contractors working on the project for “failing to comply with proper procedures”, adding that this had resulted in frequent cable cuts and service interruptions. The firm has therefore moved to relocate its systems.

The BISX-listed company said the work will affect its subscribers from Indigo Estates to Old Fort Bay. The work schedule has been designed to minimise disruption to services.

Work will start tomorrow at 9pm, and at 11pm every other night of the relocation project. Services will be restored to homes as work progresses through the early morning hours. All cable-based services, including cable TV, Internet and voice services, will be interrupted while work is being carried out in each area.

The work will be focused along a six-mile segment of JFK Drive, starting at the new roundabout at Bethel Avenue, heading west, and ending at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

Cable Bahamas said the fibre optic cable rerouting process had been caused by a diversion associated with roadworks tied to the Airport Gateway Project. Over a six-night period, the company will move the individual fibre optic feed serving communities in western New Providence.

“This ongoing damage by the roadworks associated with the Airport Gateway project, as many residents know, has happened at least eight times over the past two years,” said David Burrows, Cable Bahamas’ head of marketing.

“Our customers that have services delivered by this thoroughfare are frustrated and unhappy with how their services have been affected, and they have every right to be. But the end of these interruptions is in sight. When this work is completed, our subscribers can expect the consistent level of service that they deserve.”

Upon completion, the new fibre cables will be housed along a secure route that has been installed, which should protect them from future damage.

Cable Bahamas said customers will be contacted directly through automated messages, and notices are also being placed on radio stations.

• WORK SCHEDULE •

• The following areas are scheduled on the dates noted. A different geographical area will be impacted each day.

On March 22, 23 and 26, service to specific commercial customers will be addressed.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 - 9pm to 6am

Indigo Estates

Saffron Hills

Bahamia West

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 - 11pm to 10am

West Winds

Turnberry

West Ridge

South West Ridge

Tropical Gardens

Western Shore

Gambier & Love Beach

Charlotteville

West Bay St - Airport

Old Fort Bay

Airport Industrial Park

Old Fort Bay

Killarney Shores

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, to SATURDAY MARCH 23

Commercial subscribers

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 12am TO 9am

The Grove - Balfour & Palm Beach

Sandy Port

West Ridge

Cable Beach

Prospect Ridge

Sandy Port Hotel

Sandy Port

West Ridge

Baha Mar

Sheraton

Casuarinas Hotel/Apartments

Guanahani

Skyline Dr.

Oak Hill Rd.

Millennium Gardens

Bayroc

West Ridge

Old Town - Sandy Port

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Commercial subscribers