Oshkosh Council Discusses Who Pays When Utility Poles Are Replaced
May 28, 2025
City staff reviewed options for replacing aging concrete and fiberglass street-light poles owned by Wisconsin Public Service, including keeping status quo, budgeting for fiberglass upgrades in corridors, and allowing neighborhood-funded upgrades; staff will analyze cost break‑even and infrastructure buyout scenarios.
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Oshkosh City Council members discussed Monday whether the city should change its approach to replacing aging street‑light poles owned by Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) and when the city should take ownership of street‑lighting infrastructure.
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