The Public Works Board (PWB) Broadband 2024 Pre-application

The PWB received seven (7) funding requests

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director

Applicant 1: Klick Networks, LLC - Trout Lake FTTH

Klick Networks, LLC is requesting $700,000 in funding loan from the Washington State Public Works Board for a fiber-to-the-premise project in Trout Lake, WA. Faster speed broadband for the currently underserved community will help with opportunities for distance learning, remote work, telehealth, new business development in addition to helping improve emergency notifications.

The Klick Networks, LLC ‘Trout Lake FTTH’ project will design and construct approximately 15 miles of last mile XGS-PON fiber to approximately 387 passings in the area of Trout Lake, WA 98650. Klick Networks will deploy a 100% ONT (Fiber, XGS-PON) network to residents and businesses of the proposed service area. The infrastructure will be capable of supporting internet speeds up to 10Gbps symmetrical. Once complete, Klick Networks will do the installation and provide the monthly service and offer open access for other service providers. An IRU will not be necessary for the proposed project.

Broadband service deployment:

Locations include: • Wood Rd • Dead Rd • Jennings Rd • WA-141 • Guler Rd • Church Rd • Lydia Ln • Trout Lake Park Rd • Greenwood Rd • Deanna Dr • Valley Rd • Lava Rd • Stadelman Dr • Little Mountain Rd • Westside Rd • Benbee Dr • Chaparal Rd • Wapiti Way • Lonesome Pines Dr • Old Creamery Rd • Sunnyside Rd • Bryan's Road

All other pre-application materials can be accessed on  Box .

Broadband service providers near the proposed project area may submit an objection to the Board by 11:59 PM February 9, 2024.

See  Box  for objection information.

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director

Applicant 2: Okanogan County Connect Phase Two

Okanogan County Electric Co-op requests $1,350,000 in grant funds and $3,150,000 in the form of a loan – the total request of grant and loan funds represents approximately 90% of the total project cost.

The Okanogan County Electric Co-op seeks funds from the PWB Broadband program to connect 42 miles of fiber and 244 end users to the fiber optic network. The proposed project, Okanogan County Connect Phase Two, is estimated to cost $5,000,000.

Funds awarded by PWB Broadband program will cover fiber and related construction costs, optical and non-optical equipment necessary to light the network, engineering of the final network design and installation connectivity to the serviceable location premises.

Broadband service deployment:

The Methow Valley extends from the crest of the Cascade Mountains to the Columbia River. It is bordered by North Cascades National Park and the Pasayten Wilderness, located along the United States-Canada border. The surrounding mountains form a natural boundary to the Methow Valley. The project region is remote, rugged, rural, and isolated. This project will not be located on any federally recognized tribal land.

The network build will follow these roads: Bear Creek Road, entire length Davis Lake Road, entire length Cub Creek Road, entire length NF 51, MP 0 - 10 Eastside Chewuch Road, MP 4 to end Twisp-Winthrop Eastside Road, MP 5 - 7

All other pre-application materials can be accessed on  Box .

Broadband service providers near the proposed project area may submit an objection to the Board by 11:59 PM February 9, 2024.

See  Box  for objection information.

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director

Applicant 3: Public Utility District No 1 of Jefferson County - Northeast Olympic FTTP Match

This application is a request for $4M in loan funding to use as match to previously awarded projects. The match funding is necessary to cover projected cost increases due to supply chain issues, inflation, and labor shortages. The match funding would be used for JPUD’s Olympic Fiber Corridor, In betweens, and the Jefferson North Fiber Projects.

JPUD’s NE Olympic FTTP Match project will design and construct approximately 377 miles of fiber in rural Jefferson County, passing 3,222 premises and directly connecting 1,950 homes (assuming a 60% take rate), 38 businesses, and 13 CAIs by June 30th 2025. Construction includes termination of the fiber to an ONU inside the home or business. JPUD’s XGS PON network will deliver 10/10Gbps capacity to every connection.

Minimum service is 150/150Mbps. Over JPUD’s open access fiber network, connected customers have the option to choose JPUD or other qualified internet service providers to deliver their monthly service.

Broadband service deployment:

The Jefferson North Fiber Project will bring fiber to 646 customers in rural unincorporated areas outside of Port Townsend.

All other pre-application materials can be accessed on  Box .

Broadband service providers near the proposed project area may submit an objection to the Board by 11:59 PM February 9, 2024.

See  Box  for objection information.

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director

Applicant 4: Public Utility District No 1 of Okanogan County - FTTx Project for Conconully, WA

$3,800,000 in funding to implement a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTx) project in the Town of Conconully and its neighboring areas, all located within Okanogan County, Washington.

Broadband service deployment:

The targeted region spans the Town of Conconully itself and extends 3/4 mile North along North Fork Salmon Creek Rd, 1.8 miles East along Sinlehekin Rd, 2.5 miles Southwest along West Fork Rd, and 1 mile South along Conconully Rd. The project's primary focus is deploying fiber-to-the-home infrastructure within the specified areas, ensuring high-speed broadband access for residents and businesses.

A critical aspect of this initiative involves establishing the Middle Mile infrastructure to support the Conconully FTTx project. This middle-mile build will span 22 miles southeast from Conconully along Conconully Rd, connecting to the Okanogan PUD's existing fiber head end located at 1331 2nd Ave N, Okanogan, WA 98840. The Middle Mile build will traverse key regions, passing through three distinct zip codes: 98819 (Conconully), 98849 (Riverside), and 98840 (Okanogan). This strategically planned route ensures the project's positive impact on multiple communities, fostering regional connectivity and broadband accessibility.

All other pre-application materials can be accessed on  Box .

Broadband service providers near the proposed project area may submit an objection to the Board by 11:59 PM February 9, 2024.

See  Box  for objection information.

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director

Applicant 5: Spokane Regional Broadband Development Authority BROADLINC: South Spokane County Rural Towns Open Access Mid-mile Connectivity

BROADLINC will design and operate in rural Southeast Spokane County fiber to the premise (FTTH) project. This project will fund broadband infrastructure for the numerous underserved premises in the small cities of Waverly, Fairfield, Latah and neighboring unincorporated area.

The project will construct approximately 21 miles of fiber to create a fiber-to-the-home network for the above communities serving approximately 500 premises. The project will also fund the provisioning of open access colocation facilities within each of these towns. The service level will be up to 1 Gbps symmetrical service for all premises in the project area. All ISP's who qualify to offer services in the project area will participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Broadband service deployment:

Project Site Location includes: Unincorporated Spokane County Town of Spangle: 99031 Town of Waverly: 99039 Town of Fairfield: 99012 This project will fund broadband infrastructure for the numerous underserved premises in the Southeast Spokane County small towns of Waverly, Fairfield, Latah and neighboring unincorporated area.

All other pre-application materials can be accessed on  Box .

Broadband service providers near the proposed project area may submit an objection to the Board by 11:59 PM February 9, 2024.

See  Box  for objection information.

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director

Applicant 6: Whidbey Telecom - 2024 Freeland

$5,000,000 funding request for Whidbey Telecom to provide the last mile connection through its existing network, which connects with the Seattle Internet Exchange.

Fiberhoods: Bayview 7, Bayview 9, Bounty Loop, East Harbor 1, 2, & 3, Freeland North, Freeland South

Total footage: 177,873 Mainline: 42,775 feet Lateral: 135,098

Approximately 6 businesses

Broadband service deployment:

Whidbey Telecom will deploy a 100% ONT (Fiber, GPON) network to residents of the PSA The service offerings included will be: Data and Voice Service - 4 Ethernet switchports - 2 Ports - WAN connected via fiber jumper - WiFi offered as a stand-alone product to implement the project and to achieve the > 120 Mbps symmetrical speeds, Whidbey Telecom with the following equipment: 4x Cisco Nexus 9300 L3 Switches connected via diverse 100G ethernet circuits: Cisco Nexus 9000 series routers will deliver high performance that more the requirements of the network proposed.

All other pre-application materials can be accessed on  Box .

Broadband service providers near the proposed project area may submit an objection to the Board by 11:59 PM February 9, 2024.

See  Box  for objection information.

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director

Applicant 7: Whidbey Telecom - 2024 Clinton

$5,000,000 funding request for Whidbey Telecom to provide the last mile connection through its existing network, which connects with the Seattle Internet Exchange.

Fiberhoods: Possession Beach, French Road, Glendale.

Broadband service deployment:

Total footage: 233,813 Mainline: 98,173 feet Lateral: 135,640

Approximately 15 businesses 1 Organic Farm learning institution

Whidbey Telecom will deploy a 100% ONT (Fiber, GPON) network to residents of the PSA The service offerings included will be: Data and Voice Service - 4 Ethernet switchports - 2-4 RJ11 POTS Ports - WAN connected via fiber jumper - WiFi offered as a stand-alone product to implement the project and to achieve the > 120 Mbps symmetrical speeds, Whidbey Telecom will be using the following equipment: 4x Cisco Nexus 9300 L3 Switches connected via diverse 100G ethernet circuits: Cisco Nexus 9000 series routers will deliver high performance that more than meets the requirements of the network proposed.

All other pre-application materials can be accessed on  Box .

Broadband service providers near the proposed project area may submit an objection to the Board by 11:59 PM February 9, 2024.

See  Box  for objection information.

Contact:  Sheila Richardson , PWB Programs Director