City of West Plains electric linemen have begin installing lines and towers for the city’s new Community Accessible Broadband (CAB) Project. This project is a response to the critical need for the community to have accessible internet for students and any telehealth needs due to Covid-19.
Citizens will have the ability to access free public Wi-Fi in 10 designated parks throughout the City as a free service from the City of West Plains.
Public Works Director Jeff Hanshaw provided background on the project:
The following locations have been identified for free public Wi-Fi: North Terra Golf Course parking lot, Lincoln Park, Gene Jones Park, Georgia White Walking Park, Carmical Field/Park, Peoples Park, Lofton Park, Don Warden Park (Community Gardens), Skate Park, and Wayhaven Park.
Hanshaw explains why these locations were chosen:
Hanshaw then provided an update of the expected completion date:
For more information, call West Plains City Hall at 417-256-7176.
