Florida city set to finish first phase of $18 million underground power line project
(UI) — The City of Gulf Breeze, Florida, is preparing to complete the first phase of its $18 million effort to relocate overhead utility lines underground, according to reporting by WEAR-TV.
The milestone marks the removal of power poles along a stretch of Highway 98 and sets the stage for the project’s next phase.
City officials told WEAR-TV the undergrounding initiative, which residents have sought for nearly two decades, is aimed at improving storm resilience and reducing extended power outages caused by hurricanes. The first phase, spanning from the Pensacola Bay Bridge to Daniel Drive, is expected to wrap up by August.
Project leaders say burying the lines will not only improve reliability but also allow power to be restored within days after storms, a critical improvement for the coastal community. Phase two, targeting neighborhood collectors such as Fairpoint, Shoreline and Daniel Drive, is scheduled to begin within two weeks and finish by late 2026.
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