A concerted effort by the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) and southwestbusiness.co.uk may give Cornwall a major boost and convert it to the most sought after business hub soon. With broadband being the focus of attention across the UK with the new Digital Britain initiatives, Cornwall seems determined not to be left behind.
The £100 million project to upgrade broadband networks in the county will allow businesses based here to get the advantages of super fast broadband soon. The project is expected to be implemented using fibre optic cables. Once completed, Cornwall will boast of the fastest broadband connection in the country with speeds up to 1Gb. The project will be undertaken under the auspices of a grant aimed at enhancing the local economy and upgrading the employability of the local workforce.
The broadband project is scheduled to begin next year. Kevin Lavery, Head of Cornwall Council, gave a status report of the project. He explained that at present, bids are being called for and after analysis and review by year end, the selected bidder will be identified. Once this is done, the actual work can begin.
The project is expected to boost Cornwall’s economic fortunes by placing it on top of the list of preferred business locations for companies around the world.
