Utility pole inspection and replacement
City of GilbertMinnesota- Detected
- Oct 27, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Sector
- Utilities
- Est. value
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From the meeting
Public Works Operations Director Sam Lautigar brought forward Minnesota Power scopes for groundline inspections, replacement of three utility poles, and removal of two poles with underground cable installation. The estimated costs were $75 per pole, $20 per padmount, $12,500 for three poles, and $9,000 for the underground cable work. Council had not yet directed whether to proceed, so this is an active utility-system maintenance opportunity with separate follow-on replacement work.
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
- Agency
- City of Gilbert
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