South Lakeshore Road - Fiber network expansion

We're expanding the PUD's Fiber Network. But first, we need to upgrade the electrical system.

Read more to find out what's happening in your area.

HAPPENING NOW - FALL 2024

  • FDT-230 - Construction activities on the main electrical line are complete. Crews will continue to install fiber cable through September.
  • FDT-150 - We are finalizing design and will be contacting property owners to obtain necessary easements. Pending acquisition of easements, construction activities are expected to begin in this area in early 2025.
  • FDT-151 - Construction on the main electrical line started in August and is expected to continue through October.

The area from the Yacht Club south to just before the intersection with Navarre Coulee Road is currently in the 3-5 year plan for fiber expansion. We will begin reaching out once we reach the Preconstruction Phase for this area. 

Construction happening now in FDT-151

  • This area includes from the Yacht Club north to Ascend Ln.
  • Crews are performing electrical upgrades on the main line (backbone) of the electrical system.
  • We expect to be working in this are through October.
  • Working hours are generally Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Please watch for signage and flaggers in the work zone.

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  • Customers will be contacted by the PUD's Fiber Department when we are ready to provide services.
  • Please visit our Fiber webpage for a list of service providers. 

What happens during the construction phase of the project?

  • We must upgrade the electrical system before adding fiber to it. This includes upgrades to both the primary and secondary lines. The primary line is main backbone, and the secondary line connects your service to the main line.
  • The majority of the electrical system in FDT-151 is overhead.
  • To upgrade the overhead electrical system:      
    • Some existing poles in the project area will be replaced with new poles.
    • New holes are dug near existing poles, new poles are set, and electrical wires are transferred to the new poles.
    • Landscaping that is blocking access to electrical equipment (poles/vaults) and is in the public right-of-way will be permanently removed. We do not expect to disturb landscaping on private property. Crews will restore the area at the base of the new poles to improve aesthetics.
    • Old poles will be removed after communications wires are transferred to the new poles. Transferring wire, removing old poles and restoring the area around the base of the poles will be completed later in the project.
  • To upgrade the electrical system where underground, crews perform dirt work, install conduit and other electrical equipment, then pull new cable.  
South Lakeshore FDTs

How does the PUD expand the Fiber Network?

  • Before we can extend fiber cable to the area, we must first upgrade the electrical system (poles, wires, and other equipment). Significant work, including property rights and permitting, is sometimes needed to upgrade the electrical system to bring them up to current standards before fiber cables can be added. These upgrades not only prepare the system for fiber cables, they will also improve electrical reliability in the area.

  • It takes a lot of planning and coordination to extend the fiber network and serve individual homes and businesses. These projects are multi-phase and take multiple years. If you chose to apply for fiber service and your property is eligible, please know it will take some time between submitting your application and having fiber service at your home or business.

  • For more information on fiber service and a list of service providers, please visit the PUD’s Fiber webpage.

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