Nassau, Bahamas - Cable Bahamas will be carrying out emergency fibre optic rerouting exercises in various communities in western New Providence commencing Wednesday, March 20 and ending Tuesday, March 26, due to the ongoing Airport Gateway road project.

This extensive work will affect cable subscribers from Indigo Estates to Old Fort Bay in the western portion of New Providence. The work schedule has been designed to minimize disruption to services.

Work will commence on March 20 at 9:00 p.m. and at 11:00 p.m. 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 this work is being carried out in each area.

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

This fibre optic cable rerouting process is caused by a diversion associated with the road works tied to the Airport Gateway Project. Over a six-night period, Cable Bahamas will move the individual fibre optic feed serving the communities in the western portion of New Providence.

This fibre optic cable rerouting process became necessary due to frequent cable cuts associated with the road works tied to the Airport Gateway Project. These cuts have occurred due to contractors failing to comply with proper procedures, thereby forcing Cable Bahamas to relocate the existing fiber optic route to protect the vital services that are provided to its subscribers.

"This ongoing damage by the road works associated with the Airport Gateway project, as many of residents know, has happened at least eight times over the past two years," said David Burrows, Head of Marketing for Cable Bahamas Ltd. "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," he added. "But the end of these interruptions is in sight," Mr Burrows stated. "When this work is completed, our subscribers can expect the consistent level of service that they deserve."

Upon completion on March 26, the new fibre cables will be housed along a secure route that has been installed, and this should protect the cable company's network from future damage. By redirecting these vital fibre optic links, it is expected that these incidents can be significantly reduced or eliminated completely.

Customers will be contacted directly through automated messages, and notices are also being placed on local radio stations.

Customers can be assured that Cable Bahamas engineers and technical crews will work diligently to reduce the time required to complete work each night. Cable Bahamas apologises for the inconvenience that this may have on your home or business.

WORK SCHEDULE

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 - 9:00PM to 6:00AM

Indigo Estates

Saffron Hills

Bahamia West

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 - 11:00PM to 10:00AM

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 12:00AM TO 9:00AM

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