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Curbing Costs & Installation Time
Saves: Delineating the edge of travel lane on extra-wide local streets allows for more efficient use of the right of way for equipment placement thereby avoiding easement acquisition costs and/or curbing that typically costs $25/LF. Raves: AT&T – They worked with us to minimize conduit needs for a portion of their conversion in Phase 1 […]
The Shiny Sheet: “FPL offers millions more in discounts toward utility burial costs”
Florida Power & Light has offered the town up to $6 million in additional discounts toward the cost of burying all power lines in town, Town Manager Tom Bradford said this week. The discounts would be in the form of “credits” offered by FPL against the amount the town must pay the utility company for […]
Feeder Study Completed
The feeder study conducted by FPL for master planning of the project has been completed. The feeder study indicates where major backbone utility lines will be located throughout the Town. Similar studies have also been completed by AT&T and Comcast for their significant infrastructure needs.
Project Delivery Method
The Task Force reviewed and discussed recommendations for choosing the Undergrounding Project Delivery Method. A Project Delivery Method is a system utilized by owners and public agencies to manage how a project will advance from concept to construction. The Task Force examined methods that: Keep costs low Protect Palm Beach property owners Make sure timelines […]
