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Haslet council approves $600,000 to bury Encore power lines on Blue Mound Road after debate
Summary
Following a lengthy discussion about upfront cost, future relocation, reliability and legal options, Haslet council voted unanimously to pay Encore $600,000 to bury new electric lines along Blue Mound Road rather than accept overhead poles.
After extended discussion about long-term costs, reliability and design control, the Haslet City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 21 to authorize a $600,000 payment to Encore for burying a proposed power line along Blue Mound Road.
Staff told the council that the Public Utility Commission permits utilities to erect poles in rights-of-way and that Encore had offered to bury the line if the city paid the burial cost. "They said they…
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