IdeaTek Fiber Construction
At a glance
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- What: IdeaTek, a Kansas internet provider, is building fiber across Wichita (about $250 million over three years) and briefed council on construction methods and neighborhood communication.
- Concerns raised: surprise digging with little notice (District 5), mail notices arriving late, door hangers without start dates, unmarked or undocumented gas lines hit in College Hill, and yard restoration.
- Commitments: door hangers and mailed notices (envelope now marked "Please open"), project manager spot checks, meetings with each district advisory council, a direct contact and an online repair form, hand digging in older areas, and a restoration promise.
- Next: District 1 advisory council briefing expected next month; construction expected to finish within about a year to a year and a half. Council asked for neon door hangers and HOA newsletters.
Discussion time
About 21 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 - City Council Agenda Review | 21 |
Log
- 2026-10-16 - City Council Agenda Review - Presentation at the agenda review; council gave feedback on notice and restoration (about 21 minutes).
Sources
- Watch the video (roughly 7:43 to 29:11)