Fiber Optic Utility Construction
A Note from the Township
Over the next several months—and possibly over the next year—multiple fiber optic companies will be installing fiber optic cable throughout the Township. Fiber optic providers are classified as utilities and are regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) rather than municipal governments. The Township’s role is to verify that any company performing work within the Township has been approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and has provided the Township with a valid Certificate of Insurance. These companies will be installing fiber using two different methods:
Underground Installation
One method involves placing underground cable within the public right-of-way, typically located along the side of the road. If your neighborhood currently has underground electric and cable service, the new fiber service will also be installed underground. This work may take place in portions of residents’ yards that are located within the public right-of-way. Contractors are responsible for restoring any disturbed areas, including lawns, once installation is complete. In some locations, small utility boxes may be installed to allow access to the fiber lines for maintenance or when a resident chooses to subscribe to fiber service.
Aerial Installation
The second method involves aerial installation on existing telephone poles. Companies performing this work must obtain permission from the owner of the poles before attaching fiber lines. In many areas of Hanover Township, telephone poles are located behind homes within utility easements. Contractors will require access to these easements to complete the installation. As with underground work, contractors are responsible for repairing any damage caused during installation.
Again, fiber optic providers are regulated utilities, and the installation of fiber infrastructure is overseen by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The Township will continue to monitor activity to ensure contractors meet required insurance and regulatory standards. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed and recognize that expanded fiber optic service can provide residents with additional options for high-speed internet access (Broadband).
If you have questions or concerns about work occurring in your neighborhood, please contact the Township Office.
EMPIRE FIBER - (800) 338 - 3300
Empire Fiber - Door Hanger
Empire Fiber - Internet Flyer
Project 6 - Complete
Claire St, Gloria Lane, Greenfield Rd, Greenleaf Rd, and Place Rd.
Project 7 - Complete
Cologate Dr, Dartmouth Dr, Muhlenberg Ct, Princeton Ct, Vassar Ave, Wellesley Rd
Project - DDS 1 - Complete
Bates Ave, Cheryl Dr, Comfort Circle, E Place Rd, Grace Ave, Greenbriar Dr, Halle Ave, Jaclyn Ln, Karen Dr, Mulberry Dr, Place Rd, Post Dr, Rosedale Ln, Wheatsheaf Ln
Project 8 - Complete
Blacksmith Rd, Crawford Dr, Eaton Dr, Elmira Dr, Hampshire Dr, Hanoverville Rd, Kelchner Dr, Lenox Dr, Maryann Ln, Monocacy Dr, Muhlenberg Ct, Princeton Dr, Smith Dr, Toni Ln, Virginia Dr
Project 8B- Start Date Sept. 29 to Oct. 4
Ashley Ln, Dolores Ln, Elmira Dr, Hampshire Dr, Hanoverville Rd, Kathi Dr, Lenox Dr, Loraine Ln, Maryann Ln, Matt’s Dr, Monocacy Dr, Muhlenberg Ct, Princeton Dr, Smith Dr, Susan Dr, Toni Ln, Virginia Dr
Project 8C- TBD
Ashley Ln, Cheryl Dr, Dolores Ln, Hanoverville Rd, Harriet Ln, Janet Ln, Karen Dr, Kath Dr, Loraine Ln, Maria Ln, N Andrea Cir
Project 10 - TBD
Gwenmawr Rd, Hanoverville Rd, Lenox Dr, Lilac Dr
Project 33 - TBD
Autumn Ridge Rd, Brentwood Ave, Claire St, Crawford Dr, Greenfield Rd, Greenleaf Dr, Hemlock Pl, Jacksonville Rd, Kathi Dr, Norma Ln, Place Rd
Project 35 - TBD
E Place Rd
GREENLIGHT
Contractor- Mason utilities - (585)370-4899
Greenlight networks
https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/lehigh-valley-pa/
https://www.greenlightnetworks.com/construction/
Greenlight #1: In Progress
Underground
Blair Rd (west of Jacksonville), Ciara Dr, Oakside Dr, Rosewood Drive, and Tyler Way
Aerial
Jacksonville Road (South of 22), Oakside Circle, Oakside Dr, Oakwood Dr, Red Oak Lane
Rosewood Dr, Schoenersville Rd, Stonewood Dr, W. Macada Rd, West Gate Dr
Whetewood Rd, White Birch Ln, Winston Cir, Winston Rd, Woodside Rd and Wynnewood Dr
Greenlight #2 In Progress
Underground
Angelo Dr, Blair Rd (East of Jacksonville), Cross Creek Ct, Cross Creek Rd, Kenwick Circle, Kenwick Dr
Kevin Dr, Saddlebrook Ln, Sugar Maple Ct, Summer Ln, Sunset View Cir, Timothy Dr and Wedgewood Rd
Aerial
Briddle Path Rd, Jacksonville Rd, Sunset Place, W Macada Rd, Wedgewood Rd and Yorkshire Rd