Utility Infrastructure
Utility gets nod to build 416-mile power line across US West
U.S. land managers Thursday said they've given final permission for a 416-mile transmission line that would connect wind farms in eastern Wyoming with customers in Utah and elsewhere across the West.
Analysis finds growing number of poor, high-hazard dams
An Associated Press analysis tallied more than 2,200 high-hazard dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition across the U.S. — up substantially from a similar AP review conducted three years ago.
Georgia nuclear plant's cost now forecast to top $30 billion
A nuclear power plant being built in Georgia is projected to cost its owners more than $30 billion. The increase in the budget, by the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, came after lead owner Georgia Power Co. announced delays and $920 million in overruns on March 3.
California city examining feasibility of recycled water treatment
San Mateo, Calif., and nearby water agencies are studying the feasibility of water facility project to expand recycled water supply, which could offset increased demand and drought conditions.
New York directs $168 million to upgrade town’s crumbling sewage system
After the docu-series “Wasteland” brought attention to the failure of the water and sewer system in Mount Vernon, New York, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $168 million in investments for replacements and upgrades.
NIPSCO to pay $12M to remove NW Indiana town's tainted soil
A utility must pay to remove soil tainted by coal ash from around homes in an Indiana community where the local aquifer is contaminated by the power plant waste.
San Diego plans to speed up utility undergrounding
In a new plan, San Diego officials plan to speed up efforts to bury utility lines across the city.
Industry Study Evaluates Underground Facility Locating Process
A comprehensive study is now available that investigates the facility locating process and offers underground facility operators recommendations to accurately locate and mark their facilities.
Former New Orleans Mayor Landrieu to Manage Biden’s $1T plan
President Biden has chosen Mitch Landrieu, former New Orleans mayor, as supervisor of the $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
President Joe Biden signs the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law on Nov. 15.
Infrastructure Victory Creates New Challenges for Biden
President Biden faces new challenges after his $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill cleared Congress.
Call for Proposals for the 2022 CGA Conference & Expo Now Open
CGA invites leaders to share their damage prevention success stories and set the agenda for the next decade of damage prevention in Anaheim, Calif., in April 2022.
AT&T: Some Fiber-Optic Infrastructure Going Under Ground
AT&T announced plans to transfer areas of its Lousiana fiber-optic infrastructure underground.
EU Chief Says Key to Energy Crisis is Pushing Green Deal
The EU Chief supports reducing natural gas use to speed up the transition to clean energy.
New CGA Report Documents Pathways to Improving the Efficiency of the U.S. Damage Prevention System
A new report from Common Ground Alliance encourages innovation and new practices to address challenges facing the damage prevention industry.
White House Restoring Environmental Reviews for Big Projects
New federal regulations are reversing Trump-era environmental policy impacting major infrastructure.
Stratview Research Releases a Study on Water Treatment Chemical Market Size
A new research study predicts the water treatment chemical market size will reach $35 billion by 2026.
Companies Remind Communities to Call 811 Before Digging
Piedmont Natural Gas and Duke Energy are reminding customers to call 811 before digging to protect underground infrastructure.
Senate Approves $1T Infrastructure Bill
The U.S. Senate passes the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that will rebuild and replace several infrastructure systems across the country.
$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Heads for Senate Debate
Lawmakers send a $1 trillion bipartisan bill to the Senate for final votes.
Senators, White House in Crunch Time on Infrastructure Deal
Senators and the White House worked together to come to an agreement on an infrastructure deal.
Democrats Lay Out Speculative Marker for Water Infrastructure
Speculation rises as the push for infrastructure bills has little support from Republican members of the House.
Iowa City Faces Extreme Measures to Find Clean Water
Des Moines faces difficulty finding clean water after spending millions to fix contaminated water.
Prysmian Group Awarded $900M SOO Green HVDC Link Project to Promote Clean Energy Transition
Two companies partner on an underground transmission project that will provide affordable clean energy to customers.
Biden Objects to Raising Gas Tax to Pay for Infrastructure
Officials say Biden is opposed to allowing the federal gasoline tax increase at the rate of inflation to help pay for an infrastructure package.
Alaska Governor Declares Disaster for Area After Flooding
Flooding in areas in northwest Alaska caused significant damage to home, roads and utility infrastructure.
Rural Maine Water Systems to Make Upgrades with Federal Help
The USDA is giving Maine more than $5.7 million to upgrade water systems in rural parts of the state.
Kleinfelder Completes Acquisition of Gas Transmission Systems
San Diego-based Kleinfelder Group said it has acquired utilities and pipeline services firm Gas Transmission Systems (GTS) for an undisclosed sum.
USDA Awards Alaska Utility $22 Million for Fiber Installation
Alaska Power & Telephone Company has been awarded $21.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to install more than 200 miles of fiber optic cable in rural Alaska.
Utility and Communications Construction Update
Despite the global pandemic forcing most people to stay indoors, utility infrastructure construction and repair work continues to chug along around the county.
- HDD industry faces challenges as cities push back on fiber drilling disruptions
- 2 workers killed, 1 injured while working on sewer line in Mobile, Ala.
- $5.3 billion, 516-mile pipeline to connect Texas to Arizona through New Mexico
- Tunnel boring continues under Chesapeake Bay for $3.9 billion HRBT Expansion project
- Judge approves construction for key portion of $485 million pipeline in Larimer County, Colo.
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- 31 workers rescued after LA tunnel partially collapses
- Ohio Supreme Court rules sewer line location isn’t a ‘defect’ in property dispute
- Faulconer Construction begins rock blasting for water pipeline project in Charlottesville, Va.
- $5.3 billion, 516-mile pipeline to connect Texas to Arizona through New Mexico