The rollout of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) is continuing to progress in Leitrim.

This programme from National Broadband Ireland (NBI) will see the fibre network rolled out to enable high speed internet connectivity for 544,000 premises across the country.

Surveying and design works began in Leitrim earlier this week as part of the national programme.

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Contractors will be on the ground in Leitrim, both inspecting and recording pictures of infrastructure such as poles, cables and underground ducts. The teams have been fully trained in physical distancing practices, hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment and how to engage with the public in a safe manner if and when required.

In Leitrim, the surveys will commence in the Ballinamore MD.

Entegro is the contracting company commencing this work and they will have vehicles and signage with both their own, and NBI logos. Employees will also wear hard hats and high visibility vests featuring the NBI logo. All contractors will also carry official ID cards and essential worker letters.