Broadband Access Initiative Receives Federal Funding - May 13, 2024

Access to fast, reliable internet in all corners of Henrico County is closer to reality, with a federal appropriation of $725,000.

U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, of the 4th Congressional District, presented county officials with an oversized check for the amount to support a project that will extend broadband service to the outer edges of the Varina District. The $6.5 million project, which is under design and targeted for construction in 2025, will install 87 miles of fiber-optic cable to an estimated 412 addresses that are currently unserved.

Henrico is partnering with All Points Broadband on the effort, which last year was awarded a $501,620 grant through the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI). The project is also being funded with $725,000 from Henrico, $1.5 million from All Points Broadband and $3.1 million from Dominion Energy.

00:00 - Welcome
00:13 - Travis Sparrow - Information Technology Director
03:29 - Tyrone Nelson - Varina District Supervisor
07:37 - Rep. Jennifer McClellan - Virginia's 4th Congressional District
12:10 - Check Presentation