VST Awarded CityFibre Contracts

VolkerSmart Technologies (VST) has been awarded full fibre rollout contracts in Swindon and Slough by CityFibre. Part of their £56 million investment into high-speed broadband in both towns, the contract is set to begin in October 2020 and will continue to 2023.

VST is the Smart Cities initiative from highways service provider, VolkerHighways. It will construct full fibre networks on behalf of CityFibre, which will reach almost every home and business throughout Swindon and Slough. These projects will secure employment for over 100 people over the next three years.

The works include excavating 430,00m of new trenches in Swindon and 262,000m in Slough. The teams will also install ducting, before blowing, splicing, and finally testing the fibre optic cables.

The introduction for full fibre will make it easier for residents to work from home , the works will also be providing the essential infrastructure needed for almost every home and business in Swindon and Slough to access the UK’s fastest broadband services.

Where possible, the works will involve a combined installation, incorporating both new underground trenched duct network and existing overhead infrastructure. By using a hybrid installation, the team will be able to deliver with speed and efficiency, while also minimising disruption for residents.

Swindon and Slough will both benefit from this major investment in their future, as part of CityFibre’s plans to replace the nation’s legacy networks with gigabit-capable full fibre connectivity. The state-of-the-art infrastructure is expected to boost business productivity and innovation is expected to boost business productivity and innovation, as well as delivering millions in economic benefits, whilst giving residents access to the UK’s fastest broadband services.

Alistair Thompson, managing director of VolkerHighways, said: “We are pleased to work on these additional contracts for CityFibre in Swindon and Slough, following our current contract rolling out a full-fibre network in Ipswich. It’s great to be part of an enterprise that transforms communities’ digital experiences, by giving them faster and more reliable broadband.”

James Thomas, Director of Supply Chain at CityFibre, said: “We are delighted to be extending our collaboration with VolkerSmart Technologies in Slough and Swindon in order to support the roll-out of new future-proof Full Fibre infrastructure. We believe they are capable of being a model build partner, consistently delivering a high standard of work, and at the pace we require.

“Forging long term partnerships with successful, nimble contractors that are able to scale alongside us while being prepared to work closely with the local communities we serve is a key aim for us. VolkerSmart Technologies is a great example of this and we look forward to working with them for years to come.”

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