City of Grand Rapids Fiber Optic Network Transition and Asset Management
Geotech has served as the Electrical Engineering Consultant for the City of Grand Rapids, supporting the long-term efficiency and reliability of the City’s communications infrastructure. As part of this effort, Geotech designed and assisted in the transition from a legacy copper telephone system to a modern fiber optic communication network.
The fiber optic network consists of interconnected nodes and distribution centers that provide critical communications between City facilities, traffic signals, water tanks, water valves, and other municipal assets. The system also includes shared fiber infrastructure with partner organizations, requiring detailed documentation of ownership responsibilities and agreements governing individual cable segments and network assets.
Throughout the fiber network transition, Geotech developed and maintained the City’s fiber optic records for the Information Technology Department. When the City consolidated ownership and management of fiber optic assets installed by multiple departments under a single authority, Geotech performed a comprehensive fiber optic audit to support the transition.
The audit involved collecting, reviewing, and consolidating records from various departments to create a unified and accurate inventory of the City’s fiber infrastructure. Geotech documented network connectivity between facilities, verified splice and termination locations, and assessed the condition of fiber optic assets throughout the system. This effort provided the city with a reliable, centralized record of its fiber optic network, enabling improved asset management, maintenance planning, and future expansion initiatives.