River could be drilled under for broadband link
The cable would be laid under the River Frome near Dorchester
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A rural stretch of river could be drilled under to install a full fibre broadband service to the area nearby.
Wessex Internet Ltd has submitted a planning application to drill horizontally under the River Frome near Dorchester, Dorset, in order to lay 32mm armoured fibre optic cable.
As the area near Lewell is within an Site of Special Scientific Interest, drilling is only permitted 26ft (8m) from the river's edge and must be 7ft (2m) under the riverbed.
The company has applied to the Environment Agency for a permit for the works. A public consultation on the planning application is open until 6 August.
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