Service Center Fifth Street Redevelopment Scam Calls In Your Neighborhood Growth Forecasting Rocky Reach Discovery Center Public Power Benefit Program Building a Brighter Future Lights On Advanced Meter Deployment Health Information Wildfire Mitigation Program Clean Energy Expo Home / Learning Center / In Your Neighborhood / South Lakeshore Road - Fiber network expansion / More / More Project Overview Anticipated Timeline How the PUD expands the Fiber network Expand all Preconstruction In steps 1-4, work is performed on the main electrical system (primary line). Engineers evaluate poles in the area. Based on their findings, they plan for adjustments to the poles or pole replacements In some areas, pole locations will move, poles may be taller and wire height may change. Design Engineers design the route for the primary line. In many areas, the primary line is located in the right-of-way (edge of roadway). In areas where the primary does not follow the roadway, we will attempt to realign it. Engineering and real estate specialists review property rights and seek easements as needed. Staff applies for necessary permits required to work in the Chelan County and WSDOT Right-of-Way. Construction Distribution line crews replace or reframe existing overhead power poles on the primary line. Where new poles are needed, holes are dug and new poles are installed. Existing wire is transferred from the old poles to the new poles. PLEASE NOTE – the old poles will not be removed until much later in the project, after other pole contacts (phone, cable, etc.) have been transferred. Fiber install and splicing Fiber crews install the main fiber-optic cables on the primary line. Install service terminals in area neighborhoods to prepare for bringing fiber service from the primary line to the line that serves your home or business (secondary line). Splicing crew joins the newly installed main-line fiber cables together. Service design and install In step 5, work is performed on the secondary line(s) that connect individual services to the primary line. Adjustments to the secondary line(s) may be needed, based on customer’s applications for fiber service. If your property is eligible and your application for service was placed with your service provider, the PUD will receive your order directly from the provider. PUD engineers will design a path to extend fiber to your individual home or business. They will review any requirements needed to connect your fiber service. In some instances, they may need to meet you on-site to review the design. PUD crews will extend a service line to your home or business and attach equipment to the exterior of your building. Your service provider will schedule the remainder of the installation with you. Once the service provider has completed their work, you can begin enjoying high-speed fiber internet.