Linemen at work, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
NEBRASKA — Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) will be contracting with Osmose Utility Services to conduct inspections on the distribution, subtransmission, and transmission system across the state.
The inspections will begin in March and last through June. This process will include wood pole inspections as well as ground line excavation, inspection, and rehabilitation treatment. Communities where distribution system will take place include Aurora, Dakota City, Lodgepole, Norfolk, Whitney, and York, as well as numerous transmission and subtransmission lines across the state.
“NPPD’s inspection program takes a proactive approach to identifying poles that show signs of decay so they can be replaced before any issues occur,” said NPPD Senior Project Coordinator Doug Meyers. “These inspections are a key part of maintaining our system, and we want customers to be aware of the work taking place, as crews begin work across the state.”
Crews will be dressed in high-visibility vests and will be traveling from pole to pole in a UTV to conduct inspections. In addition, NPPD line crews will be using helicopters and vehicles to patrol all NPPD transmission lines.
Anyone who has questions relating to this activity, please call 1-877-ASK-NPPD (275-6773). A customer service representative will then contact the necessary NPPD personnel to address any issues.
