MP Theresa May takes closer look at Maidenhead full fibre network project

MP Theresa May was given a closer look at a project constructing a full fibre network in Maidenhead earlier this month.

During her visit to see the £14million town-wide project, representatives from CityFibre and VolkerHighways introduced the Maidenhead MP to full fibre digital infrastructure, and gave demonstrations of the typical build process, featuring excavation and reinstatement.

Construction of the network is being delivered by VolkerHighways on behalf of CityFibre, in partnership with the Royal Borough.

As the network is finished in each of the neighbourhoods, CityFibre will designate the homes ‘ready for service’, meaning residents can choose to connect to full fibre-enabled broadband services when they go live in their area.

Neil Madle, CityFibre’s area manager for Maidenhead, said: “It was a pleasure to have Theresa May MP join us in Maidenhead and show her the work we have been doing to transform the digital capabilities of the town.

“According to recent Hatch research, in Maidenhead alone, our full fibre network is expected to unlock £146million in productivity and innovation, as well as deliver a £103million increase in house value.

“It’s really exciting to see the network grow with more addresses going live day by day and we cannot wait to see how the town will benefit in the years to come.”

MP Theresa May MP, said: “I found it incredibly interesting to see behind the scenes of CityFibre’s network and learn about how it will futureproof the area.

"It’s so important that we invest the time and funding into our digital infrastructure. It will make a huge difference to residents and businesses and make Maidenhead one of the best connected towns in the UK.”