Municipal representatives, utilities, and broadband firms discuss preventing internet digging damages
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Updated · Vermilion County First · Apr 28
Municipal representatives, utilities, and broadband firms discuss preventing internet digging damages
6 articles · Updated · Vermilion County First · Apr 28
A meeting on April 28 at the Danville Township Office in Tilton included Comcast, Aqua Illinois, and local officials, addressing recent property and utility damages from directional cable boring by subcontractors.
Participants agreed on the need for better communication, adherence to JULIE guidelines, and routing all project updates through the township office to prevent future disruptions to water, gas, and power services.
Leaders emphasized respect for the community and property, citing incidents like a subcontractor damaging a resident's pet grave, and stressed that internet expansion should proceed responsibly with all stakeholders cooperating.
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