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Brookshire resident alleges EZ Fiber work damaged water mains; city says permits were issued and contractor paused work
Summary
A landowner told the Brookshire City Council that EZ Fiber crews damaged water mains and sprinkler lines during recent right-of-way fiber installation. City staff said permits and engineer review were completed, acknowledged incidents, and said the company was asked to pause work through the Thanksgiving holiday.
A Brookshire landowner told the City Council on Nov. 20 that crews installing fiber in the city right-of-way had damaged water infrastructure and private sprinkler lines and had caused a boil-water advisory lasting several days. "They hit broke two 6-inch mains…shut the water off for a day," the resident said during public comment, adding he felt powerless because work occurred in the right-of-way.
City staff responded that EZ Fiber participated in a preconstruction meeting, submitted design applications reviewed by the city…
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