To improve internet speeds, increase service reliability, and expand access to modern digital services, fiber-optic infrastructure will be installed starting in fall 2026.
Updates
- 10/13/26: Drill and vac crews are working along Brookhaven Lane, Brookhaven Trail, and Brookhaven Place
- 10/12/26: Drill and vac crews are working along Middlefield Road, Niblick Lane, Brookhaven Lane, and Brookhaven Trail
- 10/9/26: Drill and vac crews are working along Watson Lane, Lake Avenue, and Bowles Avenue
- 10/8/26: A drill and vac crew is working along Watson Lane and Lilhaven Lane
- 10/7/26: A drill and vac crew is working along Watson Lane and Watson Circle
- 10/1/26 Update: A utility locator company has started re-marking water, sewer, and gas lines to prepare areas for fiber installation
- 9/23/26 Update: The permit has been issued for Phase I of the fiber installation project
What to Expect
The work is expected to proceed as follows:
- Intrepid has contracted with Utilities One for installation; other subcontractors may be involved
- Work will proceed generally from north to south in the Town
- Utilities marking is underway
- Installations will occur in yards within the public right of way
- The majority of the fiber will be pushed through underground with limited surface disruption to the Town right of way
- Each yard will have a pullbox (also known as a handhole or flowerpot) in the right of way for connecting the home to fiber if the resident chooses (see samples here)
- Work is weather dependent
Installation Updates
To keep residents informed about imminent work, contractors have made the following commitments:
- Front door hangers and notices on impacted houses (click below to see samples), 24–48 hours in advance
- Door knocking as needed
- Regular updates provided for the Town website
- Head supervisor in the field daily
Restoration
- The aim is to leave the installation area clean and organized, ensuring the fiber is securely installed and ready for use.
- After installation, Utilities One collects tools and materials, removes debris, secures cables, sweeps the area, and performs a final inspection.
- Restoring landscaping to its previous or better condition is critical to the Utilities One construction process.
- The homeowner often receives instructions on caring for the new area, most of which involve watering.
- New seed and sod will require water to root and grow properly, so this is a critical step in ensuring proper restoration.
- Soda blasting will be the last item to complete in the neighborhood; this means we will be removing any paint on the roadway and sidewalks.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please reach out:
- Email installation questions or complaints to the Utilities One Operation Program Manager, Thomas Bullock, at thomasb@utilitiesone.com
- Email general questions about the project to publicworks@columbinevalley.org
- Call the Town at 303-795-1434 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays if an urgent need arises
Next Steps
- Once the fiber is in place, residents can contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to take advantage of the service.
- Intrepid is contracting with T-Mobile; other ISPs may become available in the future.
FAQ
- What will be installed in each yard? To provide connections to the fiber network, each yard will have a pullbox (also known as a handhole or flowerpot) in the public right of way. Click here to see the two pullboxes that will be used in Columbine Valley. Residents are unable to choose which option as they are location dependent.
- What if something is damaged? If you’re concerned about damage from the installation, email the Utilities One Operation Program Manager, Thomas Bullock, at thomasb@utilitiesone.com.
- How can I take advantage of the fiber network? Once the fiber-optic network is complete in Columbine Valley, residents can contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to take advantage of the service. Intrepid is contracting with T-Mobile; other ISPs may become available in the future.
Right of Way Details
Note that all work will occur in the Town’s public right of way:
- What is the Town’s right of way? The right of way is land reserved for public use and access. In Columbine Valley, where there are no sidewalks, the Town’s right of way generally extends approximately 3 feet beyond the edge of the gutter pan into what may appear to be a resident’s yard. While homeowners often maintain this area as part of their landscaping, it remains public property.
- Why does the Town have a right of way? The right of way allows the Town and utility providers to safely access and maintain essential infrastructure such as streets, drainage, water and sewer lines, and underground utilities. From time to time, the Town may need to perform maintenance, repairs, or improvements within this area to ensure public safety and reliable services for everyone. In some cases, this may impact resident-installed features such as landscaping and irrigation. For complete details, click here.
If you have any questions, please call Public Works at Town Hall during normal business hours: 303-795-1434, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays.