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Overhead
Pros:
- Less expensive to build and repair
- Easier to spot faults/damage
- Can be built on any terrain
Cons:
- Susceptible to wind, ice and snow
- More vulnerable to damage from trees and vegetation
- More vulnerable to blinks caused by animals
- Susceptible to damage from vehicle collisions
Underground
Pros:
- Less susceptible to vehicle collisions
- Not impacted by trees, wind, ice and snows vulnerable to blinks caused by animals
- Less vulnerable to blinks caused by animals
Cons:
- More expensive to build and repair
- Susceptible to flooding
- Difficult to locate faults/damage
- Vulnerable to damage from digging
OTHER NEWS
Merger decision to be made by Spring
The Nebraska Power Review Board has 60 days to make its final decision of the proposed new entity, Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District.
Smith selected to represent Dawson PPD at Youth Tour
Kearney Catholic High School Student Austin Smith was selected to represent Dawson Public Power District at the Nebraska Rural Electric Association Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
Let’s clear the waters and talk about the merger
FAQ of the merger to create Platte River Public Power and Irrigation District