What are the benefits of the Utility Undergrounding?

The primary benefit of Utility Undergrounding is to reduce the risk of fires caused by overhead electric wires, and downed power poles along the Town’s Evacuation Routes. The other project benefits include service reliability with reduce outages, public safety, and aesthetics and reduced maintenance and operating costs due to storms and fires.

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1. What is Undergrounding?
2. What is Electric Tariff Rule 20?
3. What are the benefits of the Utility Undergrounding?
4. How will this project affect local traffic during construction?
5. Will my driveway remain open during construction?
6. How long is the power outage when the wires are converted from overhead to underground?
7. Which utilities are typically in the joint trench?
8. Will additional right-of-way or easements be required for the undergrounding?