Benton Harbor City Commissioners will soon be asked to approve an agreement with broadband company Peninsula Fiber Network for the use of city property as it works to build a high-speed internet line under Lake Michigan.

PFN is using a federal grant to run the high-capacity line for broadband traffic from Chicago and across the lake into Benton Harbor and Byron Center. It’s asking the city to let it bring its line into Jean Klock Park and construct a building for broadband equipment on the Benton Harbor water intake pump house property.

Speaking to the city Economic Development and Parks Committee this week, Benton Harbor City Manager Alex Little said PFN will provide the city with new internet service in exchange.

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