Putting Wires / Cables & Posts Underground
Dear BPN;
I am wondering what it takes, how ones goes about initiating and starting the process of getting cables and wires strung in front of one's house put underground. Has anyone done this? What is the cost? Who do you need to contact? Who actually does the work? AT& T just put up fiberoptic cables, on top of the Comcast cables and electric wires so its hugely thick and an eyesore. (We don't have more than one water pipe to our house, why do we need all these competing cable sources?) I greatly appreciate any information! Thank you!
May 18, 2017
Parent Replies
There used to be a city program. I believe there has been a moratorium on it for some years now. It may still be possible for an area to make it happen, but I believe that EVERYONE in the designated area has to agree and YOU pay for it. Good luck with that.
Anyone with better information please feel free to correct me.
Utility under grounding is a city matter, so it depends upon where you live. Here in Berkeley a few neighborhoods got under grounding and one of those neighborhoods was that of a city council person. In some cities their is a petition process requiring the agreement of a certain number of the owners, and the agreement for a special assessment or Mello-Roos parcel tax. contact your city officials. It is lovely not to see all those poles and wires. Very classy.