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Supporting our Grid: Utility Poles
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There are approximately 8,940 poles stoically supporting more than 400 miles of overhead PUD lines countywide. Utility poles are designed to handle much of what mother nature dishes out. Rain, ice, even bugs and fungi—poles get attacked on all fronts, all year long, but thanks to modern preservatives and proper selection poles can have a life span of at least …
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Quilcene Gets a Needed (Water) Boost
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With a slight twirl of his finger, the crewman signaled it was time to lift. Massive crane cable groaned, coming tight over the pulleys. The reinforced concrete structure shifted on its trailer which let out an audible creak in relief. Hard to blame it, having traveled from northcentral Oregon shouldering a structure weighing as much as five elephants to its …
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November 7, 2023 - Regular Meeting
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