The Town of Gilbert, Arizona, is taking a major step forward in modernizing its infrastructure by expanding fiber optic connections to Town water facilities. Building upon the success of the Town’s earlier TS1940 Fiber Optic Implementation Plan, the new phase of the WA1672 Utility System Fiber Optic Connection project will extend reliable and high-speed communications to facilities owned by the Water Department, such as water treatment plants, well sites, and booster stations. To deliver this important project, Gilbert selected HR Green, Inc. to provide professional engineering services.

HR Green will design the facility branch connections, which include conduit, fiber cabling, splice vaults, and end equipment, so that each facility is securely connected to the Town’s fiber backbone. This effort reduces reliance on third-party communication service providers and radio service, resulting in long-term cost savings while improving reliability, speed, and control over the Town’s communication infrastructure for water, wastewater, and other essential utility systems.

Improved fiber connectivity also strengthens Gilbert’s ability to integrate systems across departments, including traffic management, stormwater, and public safety. Reliable data transfer between facilities enables effective coordination, whether it’s adjusting water flows during peak demand or responding quickly to equipment issues. Gilbert residents benefit from improved and resilient systems that safeguard health, safety, and quality of life.

With the TS1940 plan identifying more than 50 miles of needed fiber projects to complete the Town’s Backbone fiber optic network and over 130 potential Town facilities to connect, this latest milestone demonstrates Gilbert’s commitment to advancing technology in phases while keeping community benefit at the forefront. HR Green’s engineering expertise will support the seamless integration of current and future facilities as Gilbert continues to grow, reinforcing the Town’s commitment to efficient, sustainable, and forward-looking infrastructure.