Are utility poles replaced on an equal, consistent basis among all areas throughout the CCEC service territory?
Yes. CCECs utility pole replacement program manages the safety and integrity of the entire system from our members living in the surrounding areas of Powers and Myrtle Point in the north to those living in the Brookings/Harbor area in the south. For example, over 100 poles were identified for replacement in the Port Orford and Coquille areas, over half have been replaced and, weather permitting, the remainder will be replaced before the end of the year. Within the past 2 years, approximately 80 poles have been replaced in the northern division. Not surprisingly, these numbers are consistent with the percentages of poles replaced in other areas of the CCEC service territory and also consistent with replacement programs at other utilities. Again, its a job that is never completely done; if you think youre finished its time to start over. And the integrity and reliability of the entire system is our guiding principle.
