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Residents press city and PG&E over overhead transmission poles in Tracy Hills; city says project is paused
Summary
Homeowners in Tracy Hills told the City Council on Feb. 4 they are alarmed by overhead high-voltage transmission poles installed close to backyard fences; city staff said PG&Ehas paused the project and will hold a town hall to answer residents' questions.
Homeowners in the Tracy Hills subdivision pressed the City of Tracy on Feb. 4, saying overhead high-voltage poles installed near back yards raise safety and fire-risk concerns. Dozens of residents turned out in person and online and asked the council and PG&E for a definitive resolution and for the developer to respond directly.
Residents said the poles are close to fences and yards, pointed to recent dry vegetation and wind events and said they were not given clear justification for why a short run of overhead poles was chosen while most of the larger development would be undergrounded. Several speakers asked whether the work had been halted and whether the developer or the utility would bear costs or responsibility.
Why it matters: Neighbors described possible fire risk, property impacts and worry about…
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