Utility Undergrounding
Summary
Southern California Edison is planning to bury overhead power lines in Fountain Valley to prevent wildfires, with construction expected around 2027 or 2028. The city might also bundle internet and phone cables into the project, though officials are still figuring out how to pay for it.
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Impact analysis
It's going to cost a pretty penny, and residents might see local assessment districts or tax bumps to help foot the bill.
Local neighborhoods get safer streets, fewer wildfire worries, and cleaner-looking views without ugly utility poles.
Residents who might get stuck footing the extra bill through new assessments.
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